Pradales has highlighted Garaikoetxea's legacy in society and politics, where he was "a political reference point and architect of self-government."
The Lehendakari has highlighted its contribution to the institutional declaration, the development of the Gernika Statute and the strengthening of the Basque institutions.
President Imanol Pradales pays tribute to President Carlos Garaikoetxea , who died yesterdayatthe age of 87 , praising hispolitical and institutional heritage\u00A0.
On behalf of the Basque Government, Pradales has conveyed his "most sincere condolences" to the family and people close to him and has expressed his "full affection and support" at this time, as well as to those who shared a personal, political and institutional career with Garaikoetxea.
Pradales has pointed out that the Basque Country has lost "much more than a great lehendakari", which he has also described as a political and social reference point, and has highlighted Garaikoetxea's commitment to democracy, human rights and social justice.
Pradales has stressed that Garaikoetxea was "the chief architect of Basque self-government"because he led the development of the Gernika Statute and laid the foundations for modern Euskadi. He has recalled that Garaikoetxea assumed the leadership of the people in a difficult context, with a deep economic crisis, a declining industry and an institutional structure that has yet to be built.
In this context, he has highlighted his leadership and involvement in regaining popular illusion, as well as his work at critical moments such as the 1983 floods.
Lehendakari Pradales has also stressed that Garaikoetxea defended the path of dialogue, democracy and ethical principles against violence, referring to dictatorship and ETA terrorism.
In his speech, Pradales also recalled his commitment to a pluralistic and cohesive Basque Country and his drive to revitalize the Basque Country as the centrepiece of the Basque cultural identity.
Finally, he has stressed that the Basque Country has lost a "political and institutional figure of the highest order," while his family has lost a "father, husband and friend." "We are because you were. Goodbye and honor, Lehendakari Carlos Garaikoetxea!" concludes Pradales.
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