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talks was approved by the majority of Greek legislators on Sunday.

All 153 MPs of the two-partite ruling coalition voted in favor， while 145 lawmakers of the opposition parties voted against.

A global of 298 legislators participated in the televised roll call vote in the plenary， while two MPs were absent.

The controversial legislation introduces a new series of indirect tax hikes and provisions for the sale of nonperforming loans from Greek banks to foreign distress funds.

It also outlines the new privatization fund and the automatic fiscal adjustment mechanism which will be activated in case of deviations from the primary surplus targets in coming years.

During a heated debate ahead of the vote， the left- led government defended the new package of measures as necessary in order to turn page and exit the debt crisis.

The prior actions will ensure further support of lenders and the signing of a new deal on debt relief that will help restore growth， Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras argued， addressing the assembly.

"Today closes a difficult circle for the country and we are taking a final step in the completion of the first evaluation that will mark a new era of creation for Greece， an era that also has its difficulties but also perspective，"the Greek leader said.

"Tonight European leaders are receiving a message that Greece complies with its promises and assumes its share of responsibilities. Tomorrow the other side should also fulfill the commitments undertaken under our agreement. And I believe that this will happen，" he stressed， pointing to the May 24 Euro Group meeting.

Speaking in parliament earlier， Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos appeared upbeat about a positive decision on the disbursement of the bailout tranche on Tuesday and about the prospects of finding a solution with regard to Greece's debt.

On the other hand， critics of the prior actions said that over taxation instead of structural reforms will