Bulgaria PM Boyko Borisov and his Greek counterpart George Papandreou have agreed to hold a joint meeting of their governments to “consider the priorities of both parties”.

At a joint news conference in Brussels after a meeting between both leaders, Borisov and Papandreou denied allegations that there is tension between the two countries. Borisov stated: “”We will show Europe that we can be united in solving our common problems.”

Papandreou expressed hope that the blockade of the Bulgarian-Greek border by protesting Greek farmers will be lifted soon. He admitted that the farmers strike in his country is causing serious problems for Bulgaria.

"I want to express my solidarity with Prime Minister Borisov and special thanks to the Bulgarians for your understanding, but in Greece we have to make necessary reforms and hope soon to solve the problems," said Papandreou.

Borisov thanked Papandreou for choosing to address the Bulgarian media over the problem. He added that the compensation claimed by Bulgaria for the Greek border blockade had no relationship to the support given by Bulgaria to Greece over the financial crisis situation.

Regarding the Brussels summit Borisov described the talks as “heavy”. According to him, the measures proposed are inefficient - he believes that more resources should be devoted to innovation and to overcome unemployment and demographic processes.

Borisov concluded that Bulgaria was again used as an example of financial discipline by European leaders – he however added that the situation created in the Euro zone makes it very difficult for Bulgaria to join it.

EU President Herman Van Rompuy announced earlier Thursday that EU leaders have reached a deal on helping Greece tackle its debt crisis. He gave no further details, but all 27 EU leaders are now set to discuss it.