Azerbaijan supports the territorial integrity and sovereignty within the internationally recognized borders of Spain, Hikmat Hajiyev, spokesman for the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry, told Trend Oct. 28..
The political turmoil in Spain intensified on Friday as the Madrid government dismissed Catalonia’s president and parliament hours after the region declared independence.
Spain was plunged into uncertainty on Oct. 1 when Catalonia, a prosperous northeastern state that accounts for 20 percent of Spain’s gross domestic product, held an independence referendum, though courts had declared the proceedings illegal.
Separatists declared victory despite a participation of only 43 percent.
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