US President Barack Obama has asked the European and Greece leaders to strike a deal on the debt crisis that can benefit the global economy as a whole. Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras phoned President Obama yesterday and briefed him about the crisis.


"The President received an update from Prime Minister Tsipras on his ideas for a path forward between Greece and its creditors," the White House said in a statement.


Obama reiterated that it is in everyone's interest that Greece and its creditors reach a mutually-acceptable agreement, the statement said.


He also spoke with German Chancellor Angela Merkel about Greece debt crisis and the two leaders agreed that it is in everyone's interest to reach a durable agreement that will allow Greece to resume reforms, return to growth, and achieve debt sustainability within the Eurozone, the White House said.


"The leaders noted that their economic teams are monitoring the situation in Greece and remain in close contact," it said. "The conversations reflected the view that all parties continue to acknowledge that it's in their collective and mutual interest for Greece to remain part of the Eurozone," White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest told reporters.