Foreign relations of Andorra
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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.
Andorra maintains six embassies abroad: in Austria, Belgium, France, Spain, Portugal and the United States.[1] The principality's permanent mission to the United Nations in New York also serves as their embassy to Canada, Mexico and the United States
France and Spain have embassies in Andorra.
Foreign affairs are supervised by the Ministry of External Affairs (Catalan: Ministeri d'Afers Exteriors).
On request a souvenir passport stamp can be obtained at the border.
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
Relations with the 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.
Relations with the Republic of Kosovo
On 8 June 2011, Andorra became the 76th member state of the United Nations to recognise the independence of the Republic 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.[2]
Relations with the Republic of Korea
Between the Republic of Korea and Andorra`s High-level Exchanges: From Andorra to the South Korea 2007 March Minister of Urban Planning Manuel Pons 2008 August Ministry of Foreign Affairs Meritxell Mateu Pi.[3]
Relations with the United States
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The United States established diplomatic relations with Andorra on 21 February 1995. The U.S. Ambassador to Spain is also accredited as Ambassador to Andorra. United States Consulate General officials based in Barcelona are responsible for the day-to-day conduct of relations with Andorra. 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.[4] The current Ambassador, serving since 2 November 2009, is Narcís Casal de Fonsdeviela.[4]
See also
Notes and references
Notes
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References
- ^ "Adresses of the Andorran diplomatic missions". Government of Andorra - Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 2011-04-19.
- ^ "Kosova and Andorra establish diplomatic relations". MFA of Kosovo. 2011-09-14. Retrieved 2011-09-14.
- ^ http://www.mofa.go.kr/ENG/countries/europe/countries/20070818/1_24639.jsp?menu=m_30_40
- ^ a b Andorra Ambassador Washington Diplomat, retrieved 2008-09-18
This article incorporates public domain material from The World Factbook. CIA.- This article incorporates public domain material from U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets. United States Department of State.
External links
- Template:Ca icon/Template:Es icon/Template:Fr icon/Template:En icon Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Template:Ca icon/Template:Es icon/Template:En icon/Template:Fr icon Andorran Embassy in Brussels, Belgium
- Template:Ca icon/Template:Fr icon Andorran Embassy in Paris, France
- Template:Fr icon Embassy of France in Andorra La Vella
- Template:Ca icon/Template:Es icon/Template:En icon United States Consulate General in Barcelona, Spain (Also serves as the United States Embassy to Andorra)
- Template:En icon Permanent Mission to the United Nations
- Template:En icon History of Andorra - U.S. relations
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