Foreign relations of Andorra

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.

Andorra maintains six embassies abroad: in Austria, Belgium, France, Spain, Portugal and the United States.[1]

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 Telecommunications 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

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.[2]
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.[3]
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.[4] Mexico is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.[5]
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.[6] Andorra has an embassy based in New York City.[7] United States is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.[8]
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.[9] Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe.
Azerbaijan		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	See Andorra-South Korea relations The Republic of 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		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	See Andorra–Austria relations 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	Andorra has an embassy in Paris.[10] France has an embassy in Andorra la Vella.[11]
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.[12] 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.[13] Portugal is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain and maintains an honorary consulate in Andorra la Vella.[14]
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	See Andorra–San Marino relations 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.[15] Spain has an embassy in Andorra la Vella.[16]
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

• Andorra–France border
• Andorra–Spain border
• List of diplomatic missions in Andorra
• List of diplomatic missions of Andorra

Notes and references

Notes

a.

^ Kosovo is the subject of a territorial dispute between the Republic of Kosovo and the Republic of Serbia. The Republic of Kosovo unilaterally declared independence on 17 February 2008. Serbia continues to claim it as part of its own sovereign territory. The two governments began to normalise relations in 2013, as part of the 2013 Brussels Agreement. Kosovo is currently recognized as an independent state by 98 out of the 193 United Nations member states. In total, 113 UN member states recognized Kosovo at some point, of which 15 later withdrew their recognition.

References

1. "Adresses of the Andorran diplomatic missions". Government of Andorra - Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Archived from the original on 2016-03-10. Retrieved 2011-04-19.
3. Canada - Andorra Relations
4. Embassy of Andorra in New York City
5. Embassy of Mexico in Spain
6. Andorra Ambassador Archived 2008-11-20 at the Wayback Machine Washington Diplomat, retrieved 2008-09-18
7. "Estats Units d'Amèrica". www.exteriors.ad. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
8. "US Embassy in Madrid". usembassy.gov. Archived from the original on 16 April 2017. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
9. Honorary consulate of Armenia in Andorra
10. "La France en Andorre". ad.ambafrance.org. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
11. "França". www.exteriors.ad. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
12. "Kosova and Andorra establish diplomatic relations". MFA of Kosovo. 2011-09-14. Retrieved 2011-09-14.
13. "Portugal". www.exteriors.ad. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
14. "Embaixada de Portugal em Espanha". mne.pt. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
15. "España". www.exteriors.ad. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
16. "Páginas - Embajada de España en Andorra". www.exteriores.gob.es. Retrieved 22 April 2018.

•  This article incorporates public domain material from the CIA World Factbook website https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/.
•  This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Department of State website https://www.state.gov/countries-areas/. (U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets)

External links

• (in Catalan, Spanish, French, and English) Ministry of Foreign Affairs