The Basque Football Federation will officially apply to make the region's national team a member of UEFA and FIFA, which would clear the side to play at the European Championship and the World Cup.
Wednesday's General Assembly saw the resolution come up for voting, and passed with almost unanimous approval.
Just one member of the board abstained, with 43 votes in favour and none against.
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Stars from local teams Athletic, Real Sociedad, Alaves and Eibar were present, with the likes of Asier Illarramendi, Aritz Aduriz, David Zurutuza and Asier Riesgo in attendance.
"Following the will of the FVF, representing Basque football, to achieve international recognition of its teams, it has been resolved to formally request the direct integration of the FVF in UEFA and FIFA," the Federation's statement read following the Assembly.