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Obama welcomes result of Scottish referendum

India Blooms News Service | | Sep 20, 2014, at 04:27 am

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Washington, Sept 19 (IBNS): US President Barack Obama on Friday 'welcomed' the result of Thursdayâ€™s referendum on Scottish independence.

In a historic referendum a day ago, on whether it would be an Independent nation, Scotland said "No" to severing its 307 year long association with the UK.

In a statement, Obama on Friday said: "We welcome the result of yesterday’s referendum on Scottish independence and congratulate the people of Scotland for their full and energetic exercise of democracy."

"Through debate, discussion, and passionate yet peaceful deliberations, they reminded the world of Scotland's enormous contributions to the UK and the world, and have spoken in favor of keeping Scotland within the United Kingdom. We have no closer ally than the United Kingdom, and we look forward to continuing our strong and special relationship with all the people of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as we address the challenges facing the world today," he said.

After 31 of 32 councils's results were announced, it was clear that Scotland said ‘No’ to independence.

So Scotland will stay with England, Wales and Northern Ireland as part of Great Britain though a significant number also voted for ‘Yes’ as results were declared on Friday.

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