US State Department says Catalonia is an integral part of Spain, Washington backs Spanish government’s measures to keep Spain united

Horndiplomat-United states department of State Released statement about the The Catalan regional parliament has voted to declare independence from Spain, just as the Spanish government appears set to impose direct rule.The move was backed 70-10 in a ballot boycotted by opposition MPs.

Department state Press Statement 

The United States enjoys a great friendship and an enduring partnership with our NATO Ally Spain. Our two countries cooperate closely to advance our shared security and economic priorities. Catalonia is an integral part of Spain, and the United States supports the Spanish government’s constitutional measures to keep Spain strong and united.”US State Department