(VOVworld) - The 19-member Eurozone countries called on the Greeks to maintain their commitment to the third bailout plan on Thursday following Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras' sudden announcement of his resignation.

Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras is resigning (Photo: belfasttelegraph.co.uk)

It also called on Greece to organize an early election. Eurogroup President Jeroen Dijsselbloem said it was crucial that Greece maintains its commitments to the Eurozone. He recalled broad support in the Greek parliament for the new program and reform package, and hoped elections would lead to even more support.

After months of negotiations, Greece and its international creditors agreed in July on a deal providing cash to Athens in exchange for austerity reforms. The third bailout package was approved by the Eurogroup last Friday.