Spain's leader wants to meet with Quim Torra, recognizing him as president

Unionist Ciutadans' bid to strip him of his MP status rejected by Catalan Parliament, which has appealed matter to Supreme Court

Spain's first new cabinet, led by President Pedro Sánchez, on January 14, 2020 (by Gemma Tubert)
Spain's first new cabinet, led by President Pedro Sánchez, on January 14, 2020 (by Gemma Tubert) / ACN

ACN | Barcelona

January 14, 2020 02:40 PM

Spain's leader Pedro Sánchez is in favor of holding a meeting with the Catalan president, Quim Torra, despite the fact that the Supreme Court has not yet ruled on the Spanish electoral board decision to strip him of his MP status.

Talking to the press after the first new Spanish cabinet meeting, Sánchez said he has "no problem" when it comes to sitting down alongside Torra.

"He is still the Catalan president," he added, expressing that he wants to see him "as soon as possible."