article_snippet: Angela Merkel met far-Left Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras in Berlin yesterday – Angela Merkel first visit to Germany since Angela Merkel came to power in January.
article_snippet: Merkel and Tsipras listen to Merkel and Tsipras countries' national anthems upon his arrival for talks .
article_snippet: German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier (right) receiving Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias (left) at the Foreign Office in Berlin.
article_snippet: German Chancellor Angela Merkel welcomes Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras as German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrives at the chancellery in Berlin.
article_snippet: But Mrs Merkel remained positive, saying the meeting had been held in ‘a spirit of trust’.
article_snippet: The Greek prime minister also characterised the talks as ‘positive’, saying The Greek prime minister found Mrs Merkel
article_snippet: The Greek prime minister said the Chancellor had invited Mrs Merkel to come to Berlin over the phone, telling Mrs Merkel:
highlights_snippet: Comes ahead of crunch meeting between Angela Merkel and Alexis Tsipras .