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Since the establishment of sovereignty with the ratification of the constitution in 1993, Andorra has moved to become an active member of the international community. In July 1993, Andorra established its first diplomatic mission in the world to the United Nations.

Foreign affairs are supervised by the Ministry of External Affairs (Catalan: Ministeri d'Afers Exteriors).

Memberships

Andorra is a full member of the United Nations (UN), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), International Criminal Court (ICC), International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM), International Telecommunication Union (ITU), International Red Cross, Universal Copyright Convention, Council of Europe, World Tourism Organization, Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), Customs Cooperation Council (CCC), and Interpol. Since 1991, Andorra has had a special agreement with the European Union.

Disputes - international: none

Bilateral relations

Countries that have established diplomatic relations with Andorra


List of countries which have diplomatic relations with Andorra:[1]

# Country Date
1  France 3 June 1993
2  Spain 3 June 1993
3  Netherlands 14 December 1993
4  Germany 2 March 1994
5  United Kingdom 9 March 1994
6  Israel 13 April 1994
7  Denmark 4 May 1994
8  Bulgaria 18 June 1994
9  China 29 June 1994
10  India 22 November 1994
11  Belgium 15 December 1994
12  Portugal 22 December 1994
13  Ireland 18 January 1995
14  Italy 1 February 1995
15  United States 21 February 1995
16  Marshall Islands 23 February 1995
17  South Korea 23 February 1995
18  Hungary 1 March 1995
19  Australia 2 March 1995
20  Sweden 16 March 1995
21  Greece 17 March 1995
22  Austria 20 March 1995
23  South Africa 22 March 1995
24  Paraguay 23 March 1995
25  Luxembourg 7 April 1995
26  Argentina 26 April 1995
27  Croatia 28 April 1995
28  Mexico 5 May 1995
39  Russia 13 June 1995
30  Bolivia 14 June 1995
–  Holy See 16 June 1995
31  Cyprus 29 June 1995
32  Nicaragua 29 June 1995
33  Slovenia 13 July 1995
34  Malta 24 July 1995
35  Iceland 3 August 1995
36  New Zealand 3 August 1995
37  Finland 23 August 1995
38  Liechtenstein 1 September 1995
29   Switzerland 6 September 1995
40  Japan 20 October 1995
41  Colombia 2 November 1995
42  Norway 15 November 1995
43  Guatemala 27 November 1995
44  San Marino 30 November 1995
45  Albania 15 February 1996
46  Venezuela 7 March 1996
47  Indonesia 26 March 1996
48  Bosnia and Herzegovina 28 March 1996
49  Estonia 11 April 1996
50  Azerbaijan 30 April 1996
51  Ecuador 7 May 1996
52  Poland 15 May 1996
53  Costa Rica 22 May 1996
54  Romania 6 June 1996
55  Czech Republic 3 July 1996
56  Slovakia 3 July 1996
57  Brazil 9 July 1996
58  Chile 15 July 1996
59  Panama 16 July 1996
60  Ukraine 19 August 1996
61  Latvia 27 August 1996
62  Honduras 18 September 1996
63  Moldova 9 October 1996
64  Uruguay 27 November 1996
65  Morocco 3 December 1996
66  Egypt 25 February 1997
67  Lithuania 13 May 1997
68  Peru 3 June 1997
69  Singapore 18 September 1997
70  El Salvador 14 May 1998
71  Turkey 8 October 1998
72  Lebanon 24 March 1999
73  Philippines 22 February 2000
74  Jordan 3 March 2000
75  Thailand 28 April 2000
76  Seychelles 28 April 2000
77  Dominican Republic 14 September 2000
78  Pakistan 22 July 2003
79  Armenia 18 November 2003
80  Burkina Faso 18 March 2005
81  Algeria 29 March 2005
82  Gabon 31 January 2006
83  Cambodia 8 March 2006
84  Benin 14 March 2006
85  Afghanistan 29 March 2006
86  Georgia 5 April 2006
87  Cabo Verde 30 June 2006
88  Monaco 7 July 2006
89  Montenegro 28 July 2006
90    Nepal 22 September 2006
91  Tunisia 20 November 2006
92  Senegal[2] 20 December 2006
93  Mauritius 21 December 2006
94  Haiti 19 January 2007
95  Bahrain 4 May 2007
96  Bangladesh 9 May 2007
97  Qatar 15 May 2007
98  Burundi 30 May 2007
99  Serbia 1 June 2007
100  Laos 8 June 2007
101  Vietnam 12 June 2007
102  Tajikistan 9 November 2007
103  Kazakhstan 3 January 2008
104  Oman 10 March 2008
105  Uganda 11 March 2008
106  Kuwait 17 March 2008
107  Turkmenistan 17 April 2008
108  Maldives 19 May 2008
109  Comoros 8 July 2008
110  United Arab Emirates 23 September 2008
111  Myanmar 11 February 2009
112  Djibouti 17 March 2009
113  Angola 20 March 2009
114  Saudi Arabia 19 May 2009
115  Sao Tome and Principe 27 May 2009
116  North Macedonia 31 July 2009
117  Uzbekistan 1 December 2009
118  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1 April 2010
119  Cameroon 21 October 2010
120  Ghana 31 March 2011
121  Antigua and Barbuda 3 June 2011
122  Brunei 16 June 2011
–  Kosovo 14 September 2011
123  Timor-Leste 20 September 2011
124  Belarus 27 September 2011
125  Mongolia 21 November 2011
126  Bhutan 23 March 2012
127  Tuvalu 9 November 2012
128  Mauritania 16 September 2013
129  Fiji 27 September 2013
130  Kyrgyzstan 25 March 2014
131  Jamaica 23 September 2014
132  Trinidad and Tobago 26 September 2014
133  Iran 30 September 2015
134  Sri Lanka 30 November 2016
135  Togo 21 November 2017
136  Belize 26 February 2018
137  Madagascar 25 September 2018
138  Palau 25 September 2018
139  Rwanda 18 November 2018
140  Mozambique 15 January 2019
141  Bahamas 13 October 2019
142  Dominica[3] 30 April 2021
143  Kiribati[4] 27 May 2021
144  Barbados[5] 21 June 2021

Africa

Country Formal relations began on Notes
 Algeria 29 March 2005
  • Algeria is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Paris, France.
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Algeria.
 Burundi 30 May 2007
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Burundi.
  • Burundi does not have an accreditation to Andorra.
 Cape Verde 30 June 2006
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Cape Verde.
  • Cape Verde does not have an accreditation to Andorra.
 Comoros 8 July 2008

Both countries established diplomatic relations on July 8, 2008.[6]

 Djibouti 17 March 2009
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Djibouti.
  • Djibouti does not have an accreditation to Andorra.
 Egypt 25 February 1997
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Egypt.
  • Egypt is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.
 Mauritania 16 September 2013
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Mauritania.
  • Mauritania is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Paris, France.
 Morocco 3 December 1996
  • Andorra is accredited to Morocco from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs based in Andorra la Vella.
  • Morocco is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Paris, France.
 São Tomé and Príncipe 27 May 2009
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to São Tomé and Príncipe.
  • São Tomé and Príncipe does not have an accreditation to Andorra.
 South Africa 22 March 1995
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to South Africa.
  • South Africa is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.

Americas

Country Formal relations began on Notes
 Antigua and Barbuda 3 June 2011
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Antigua and Barbuda.
  • Antigua and Barbuda does not have an accreditation to Andorra.
 Argentina 26 April 1995 See Andorra–Argentina relations
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Argentina.
  • Argentina is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.
 Belize 26 February 2018
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Belize.
  • Belize does not have an accreditation to Andorra.
 Brazil 9 July 1996
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Brazil.
  • Brazil is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain and maintains an honorary consulate in Andorra la Vella.
 Canada 15 November 1995
  • Andorra is accredited to Canada from its embassy based in New York City and maintains an honorary consulate in Montreal.
  • Canada is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.[7]
 Chile 15 July 1996 See Andorra–Chile relations
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Chile.
  • Chile is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain and maintains an honorary consulate in Andorra la Vella.
 Colombia 2 November 1995
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Colombia.
  • Colombia is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.
 Cuba 19 October 1995
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Cuba.
  • Cuba is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.
 Dominican Republic 14 September 2000
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to the Dominican Republic.
  • Dominican Republic is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain and maintains an honorary consulate in Andorra la Vella.
 El Salvador 14 May 1998
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to El Salvador.
  • El Salvador is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.
 Guatemala 27 November 1995
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Guatemala.
  • Guatemala is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.
 Mexico 5 May 1995 See Andorra–Mexico relations
  • Andorra is accredited to Mexico from its embassy based in New York City.[8]
  • Mexico is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.[9]
 Peru 3 June 1997
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Peru.
  • Peru is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1 April 2010
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines does not have an accreditation to Andorra.
 United States 21 February 1995 See Andorra–United States relations

The United States established diplomatic relations with Andorra on 21 February 1995. The then-Permanent Representative of Andorra to the United Nations, Carles Font-Rossell, was accredited as Andorra's first Ambassador to the United States as of 14 March 2008.[10]

  • Andorra has an embassy based in New York City.[11]
  • United States is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.[12]
 Uruguay 27 November 1996
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Uruguay.
  • Uruguay is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.
 Venezuela 7 March 1996
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Venezuela.
  • Venezuela is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Paris, France.

Asia

Country Formal relations began on Notes
 Armenia 18 November 2003
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Armenia.
  • Armenia is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Paris, France and maintains an honorary consulate in Andorra la Vella.[13]
  • Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe.
 Azerbaijan 30 April 1996[14]
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Azerbaijan.
  • Azerbaijan is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.
  • Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe.
 China 19 June 1994
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to China.
  • China is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.
 East Timor 20 September 2011
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to East Timor.
  • East Timor does not have an accreditation to Andorra.
 Georgia
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Georgia.
  • Georgia is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.
  • Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe.
 Israel 13 April 1994
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Israel.
  • Israel is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.
 Japan 20 October 1995
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Japan.
  • Japan is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Paris, France.
 Philippines 22 February 2000
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Philippines.
  • Philippines is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain and maintains an honorary consulate in Andorra la Vella.
 South Korea 23 February 1995

South Korea established diplomatic relations with Andorra on 1995-02-23.

  • Andorra maintains an honorary consulate in Seoul, South Korea.
  • South Korea is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain and maintains an honorary consulate in Andorra la Vella.
 Tajikistan 9 November 2007
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Tajikistan.
  • Tajikistan does not have an accreditation to Andorra.
 Turkey 8 October 1998 See Andorra–Turkey relations
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Turkey.
  • Turkey is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.
 United Arab Emirates 23 September 2008
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to the United Arab Emirates.
  • United Arab Emirates is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.
 Vietnam 12 June 2007
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Vietnam.
  • Vietnam is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Paris, France and maintains an honorary consulate in Andorra la Vella.

Europe

Country Formal relations began on Notes
 European Union
Main article: Andorra–European Union relations

Andorra has had a customs union with the European Union (EU) since 1991, though it excludes agricultural produce. Andorra also maintains its border controls by staying outside of Schengen, though citizens holding a Schengen visa can usually enter. Andorra has a monetary agreement with the EU, allowing it to make the euro its official currency, and permitting it to issue euro coins.

 Albania 15 February 1996
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Albania.
  • Albania is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.
 Austria 20 March 1995
  • Andorra has an embassy in Vienna.
  • Austria is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.
 Belgium 15 December 1994
  • Andorra has an embassy in Brussels.
  • Belgium is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain and maintains an honorary consulate in Andorra la Vella.
 Bulgaria 15 February 1994
  • Andorra is accredited to Bulgaria from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs based in Andorra la Vella.
  • Bulgaria is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.
 Croatia
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Croatia.
  • Croatia is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.
 Finland
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Finland.
  • Finland is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.
 France 3 June 1993
Main article: Andorra–France relations
 Germany 2 March 1994
  • Andorra is accredited to Germany from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs based in Andorra la Vella.
  • Germany is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain and maintains an honorary consulate in Andorra la Vella.
 Greece 17 May 1995
  • Andorra is accredited to Greece from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs based in Andorra la Vella.
  • Greece is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.
 Holy See 16 June 1995
  • Andorra is accredited to the Holy See from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs based in Andorra la Vella.
  • Holy See is accredited to Andorra from its Apostolic Nunciature in Madrid, Spain.
 Iceland 3 August 1995
  • Andorra is accredited to Iceland from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs based in Andorra la Vella.
  • Iceland is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Paris, France.
 Ireland 18 January 1995
  • Andorra is accredited to Ireland from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs based in Andorra la Vella.
  • Ireland is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.
 Italy 1 February 1995
  • Andorra is accredited to Italy from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs based in Andorra la Vella.
  • Italy is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain and maintains an honorary consulate in Andorra la Vella.
 Kosovo 14 September 2011

On 8 June 2011, Andorra became the 76th member state of the United Nations to recognise the independence of Kosovo.[a] The Kosovo Minister of Foreign Affairs stated that the two countries would form diplomatic relations very shortly. Previously, in 2008, Andorra was hesitant to recognise the Republic of Kosovo's independence due to a possible precedent in the region and due to pressure from Spain. Andorra and Kosovo established diplomatic relations on 14 September 2011.[17]

  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Kosovo.
  • Kosovo is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Paris, France.
 Liechtenstein 1 September 1995
  • Andorra is accredited to Liechtenstein from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs based in Andorra la Vella.
  • Liechtenstein does not have an accreditation to Andorra.
 Luxembourg 7 April 1995
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Luxembourg.
  • Luxembourg is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain and maintains an honorary consulate in Andorra la Vella.
 Malta 24 July 1995
  • Andorra is accredited to Monaco from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs based in Andorra la Vella.
  • Malta is accredited to Andorra from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs based in Valletta.
 Monaco 7 July 2006
  • Andorra is accredited to Monaco from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs based in Andorra la Vella.
  • Monaco is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Paris, France.
 Netherlands
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Netherlands.
  • Netherlands is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Paris, France.
 North Macedonia 31 July 2009
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to North Macedonia.
  • North Macedonia is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.
 Poland 15 May 1996
  • Andorra is accredited to Poland from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs based in Andorra la Vella.
  • Poland is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain and maintains an honorary consulate in Andorra la Vella.
 Portugal 22 December 1994 See Andorra–Portugal relations
  • Andorra has an embassy in Lisbon.[18]
  • Portugal is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain and maintains an honorary consulate in Andorra la Vella.[19]
 Romania 6 June 1996
  • Andorra is accredited to Romania from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs based in Andorra la Vella.
  • Romania is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Paris, France.
 Russia 13 June 1995
  • Andorra is accredited to Russia from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs based in Andorra la Vella.
  • Russia is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain and maintains an honorary consulate in Andorra la Vella.
 San Marino 30 November 1995
  • Andorra is accredited to San Marino from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs based in Andorra la Vella.
  • San Marino does not have an accreditation to Andorra.
 Serbia 1 June 2007
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Serbia.
  • Serbia is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.
 Spain 3 June 1993 See Andorra–Spain relations
  • Andorra has an embassy in Madrid.[20]
  • Spain has an embassy in Andorra la Vella.[21]
  Switzerland 6 September 1995
  • Andorra is accredited to Switzerland from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs based in Andorra la Vella.
  • Switzerland is accredited to Andorra form its embassy in Madrid, Spain.
 Ukraine
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Ukraine.
  • Ukraine is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.
 United Kingdom 9 March 1994
  • Andorra is accredited to the United Kingdom from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs based in Andorra la Vella.
  • United Kingdom is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain and maintains an honorary consulate in Andorra la Vella.

Oceania

Country Formal relations began on Notes
 Australia 2 March 1995
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to Australia.
  • Australia is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.
 New Zealand 3 August 1995
  • Andorra does not have an accreditation to New Zealand.
  • New Zealand is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.


See also

Notes and references

Notes

a. ^ Template:Kosovo-note

References

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  2. ^ "Diplomatic Relations Between Andorra and Senegal as of 20 Dec. 2006". United Nations Digital Library. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  3. ^ "Diplomatic Relations Between Andorra and Dominica as of 30 Apr. 2021". United Nations Digital Library. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Diplomatic Relations Between Andorra and Kiribati as of 27 May 2021". United Nations Digital Library. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  5. ^ "Andorra estableix relacions diplomàtiques amb Barbados". Bondia.ad (in Catalan). 22 June 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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  7. ^ Government of Canada, Global Affairs Canada (2009-09-18). "Canada - Andorra Relations". www.canadainternational.gc.ca. Retrieved 2021-11-28.
  8. ^ Embassy of Andorra in New York City
  9. ^ Embassy of Mexico in Spain
  10. ^ Andorra Ambassador Archived 2008-11-20 at the Wayback Machine Washington Diplomat, retrieved 2008-09-18
  11. ^ "Estats Units d'Amèrica". www.exteriors.ad. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  12. ^ "US Embassy in Madrid". usembassy.gov. Archived from the original on 16 April 2017. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  13. ^ Honorary consulate of Armenia in Andorra
  14. ^ "Andorra".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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  16. ^ "França". www.exteriors.ad. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  17. ^ "Kosova and Andorra establish diplomatic relations". MFA of Kosovo. 2011-09-14. Retrieved 2011-09-14.
  18. ^ "Portugal". www.exteriors.ad. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  19. ^ "Embaixada de Portugal em Espanha". mne.pt. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  20. ^ "España". www.exteriors.ad. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  21. ^ "Páginas - Embajada de España en Andorra". www.exteriores.gob.es. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
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