Pradales has stressed that Garaikoetxea was the leader who "managed to overcome the impossible in difficult times."
In a message, the president thanked his people for doing their best: "Thank you for giving us the best for the people and freedom you loved. We will not fail you."
Garaikoetxea and Pradales, in a stock image.
The president, Imanol Pradales, has highlighted therole of Carlos Garaikoetxea, who died on Monday, as a defender of human rights and social justice and a leader who "overcome the impossible in difficult times."
Pradales recalled that the Garaikotex was "the architect of Basque self-government and well-being, " as the lehendakari said in a message in which he stressed that it was pragmatic, visionary, sensible, courageous, charismatic and team-man.
The president has thanked his people for giving him the best. "Thank you for giving him the best of the people and freedom you loved. Thank you for the lessons you left behind. It has been an honor to meet you. We will not fail you. "He added before sending a hug to his relatives.
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