The head of the government of Catalonia Carles Puchdemon called the referendum results in Catalonia impressive, NewLetter US informs.
"Impressive answer of citizens. Legitimacy and advantage" — he tweeted, commenting on results of the vote.
Earlier Puchdemon noted that the people in Catalonia had achieved right of sovereignty.
"Today there was a day of hope, and citizens of Catalonia have won the right to become the independent country operated as the republic" — he has told in his televised address.
In addition, the head of Catalonia urged the European Union not to ignore human rights violation from the Spanish police and has expressed readiness for dialogue with Madrid.