Stathakis said the bailout would include 25 billion euros ($27.50 billion) to recapitalise the stricken banking sector. "The recapitalisation is so secure that it fully safeguards deposits," he said on public broadcaster ERT.
Greece enters its third week with banks closed and most Greeks are limited to ATM withdrawals of 60 euros per day. There have also been widespread fears that the government could impose a levy on bank deposits although ministers have repeatedly denied this.
(1 US dollar = 0.9088 euro)
($1 = 0.9090 euros)
(Reporting By Michele Kambas and Costas Pitas)
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