Pradales "cautiously" welcomes the news of the peace treaty and says the economic consequences are not over
The lehendakari has been optimistic about the agreement, but has warned that the economic consequences of the conflict persist and that "every day of the conflict directly affects the economy of the Basque Country and the pockets of the citizens".
President Imanol Pradales, EFE Stock Image
PresidentImanol Pradales welcomed the agreement reached this Sunday between the United States and Iran to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. After US President Donald Trump announced that the agreement is "completely closed," Pradales has called for "caution"through social media, considering that the international context remains very turbulent.
Pradales recalled the position of his cabinet since the beginning of the conflict: "We confirm what he said two months ago, because every day of the conflict affects our economy and the pockets of our citizens," he said.
In this regard, he has stated that "unfortunately" the effects are not over and has pointed out that industry and maritime blockade have for months caused inflation and energy costs in the economy of the Basque people.
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