Foreign Relations of Andorra

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. In early 1995, the United States and Andorra established formal diplomatic relations. Andorra also has expanded relations with other nations.

Andorra maintains six embassies abroad: in Austria, Belgium, France, Spain, Portugal and the United States (in New York). The principality's permanent mission to the United Nations in New York also serves as their embassy to the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

France, Spain and Portugal have embassies in Andorra. Switzerland has a Consulate General in Andorra.

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

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