The official, who spoke on condition of anoymity, gave no further details of the call, which comes a day after Greeks voted overwhelmingly to reject the terms of an international bailout deal.
Earlier the head of the European Union's finance ministers said Greece's 'No' vote has made discussions with its creditors more difficult, but the aim remains to keep the country in the euro zone.
"It doesn't bring us closer to a solution right away. In fact, when proposals are rejected that only makes things more difficult," Eurogroup head Jeroen Dijsselbloem told reporters.
Mr Dijsselbloem said keeping Greece in the euro zone "is still their objective and mine."
Mr Dijsselbloem, who is also Dutch finance minister, said the Dutch government would discuss a Greek request for additional emergency funding under the European Stability Mechanism.
Despite his comment Germany had earlier said there is currently "no basis" for talks with Greece on a new bailout package or debt relief.
"In light of yesterday's decision by Greek citizens, there is no basis to enter into negotiations on a new aid programme," German Chancellor Angela Merkel's spokesman Steffen Seibert said.
He said: "It is up to Greece to make something of this. We are waiting to see which proposals the Greek government makes to its European partners".
Regarding requests by Athens to restructure its debt, finance ministry spokesman Martin Jaeger said: "I can see no reason to enter into discussions."
Eurogroup ministers have said they expect fresh reform proposals from the Greek government in talks tomorrow...........http://www.rte.ie/news/2015/0706/712881-greece-economy/
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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday told Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras he supported Greeks in overcoming the "difficulties" they faced after their resounding 'No' to creditors' bailout terms, the Kremlin said...
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