Neither Europe nor world would benefit from instability: India on Catalan crisis

The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday reacted to Catalonia's declaration of independence, saying that issues of identity and culture are best addressed within the constitutional framework and with respect for national integrity.

MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said, "As a country that values and fosters unity in diversity, India would urge that issues of identity and culture are best addressed within the constitutional framework and with respect for national integrity."

"We have noted the negative global reaction to this development. Neither Europe nor the world would benefit from instability," he added.

"As a country that values & fosters unity in diversity, India would urge that issues of identity & culture are best addressed within the constitutional framework and with respect for national integrity," the spokesperson said.

On October 27, tens of thousands of independence supporters massed near the Catalan parliament cheered with joy today after majority separatist lawmakers voted to declare independence from Spain and proclaim a republic.

The Catalonia parliament voted to declare independence from Spain and proclaimed to be a republic.

Before Madrid's imposition of direct rule over it, Catalonia enjoyed wide autonomy, including control over its own policing, education and healthcare.

OneIndia News (with agency inputs)