Merkel says relationship with Tsipras not damaged

Reuters

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday that her personal relationship with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras had not been damaged by the standoff with his government over an aid-for-reforms deal.

"I've spoken with Alexis Tsipras numerous times in the past days. Our personal relationship has not been damaged in the least," Merkel said at a news conference with visiting Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.

(Writing by Noah Barkin; Editing by Michelle Martin)