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STATEMENT
Basque Government: "Kosovo, the example of how to solve problems"
02/17/2008
Executive in Gasteiz has underlined that Kosovo’s independence means "a
new example in Europe in which problems can be solved through democracy
and dialogue, respecting citizens' wish".
Basque Government Spokeswoman, Miren Azkarate. Photo: EFE
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Basque Government Spokeswoman, Miren Azkarate. Photo: EFE
Basque Government Spokeswoman, Miren Azkarate, has declared today that
Kosovo’s independence, which will be proclaimed in “a few hours”, means
a "lesson of how to solve identity and belonging conflicts in a peaceful
and democratic way".
In her opinion, "XXI century is identity and nations century, the
century of respecting citizens’ wish", and in this context,
self-determination right is "the key" to give a "definitive" solution to
Basque political conflict.
Azkarate has stated that Kosovo’s independence means "a new example in
Europe in which problems can be solved through democracy and dialogue,
respecting citizens’ wish".
Moreover, she has emphasized that "mainly all European States, except
for Serbia, Russia and Spain", are in favor of Kosovo’s independence",
which "is not the first, but a new example and way to solve problems".
"That problem is also in Belgium, Scotland Basque Country and
Catalonia", she has added.
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