(MENAFN- QNA) Top EU and NATO on Friday welcome the outcome of Scotland's referendum on independence, in which a majority voted against separating from the rest of Britain.
"I welcome the decision of the Scottish people to maintain the unity of the United Kingdom," said European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso.
"This outcome is good for the united, open and stronger Europe that the commission stands for." Barroso also praised Scotland's "European commitment" and said the commission would continue to engage in a "constructive dialogue with the Scottish government" on issues such as employment, energy and the environment.
Meanwhile, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said he fully respected the choice of the Scottish people, and welcomed that Britain would remain united.
"I am confident that the United Kingdom will continue to play a leading role to keep our alliance strong," he said in a statement.
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