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

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

Andorra is a full member of the United Nations (UN), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), United Nations Conference for Commerce and Development (UNCCD), International Criminal Court (ICC), International Center of Studies for Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage (ICCROM), Telecommunications International Union (UIT), International Red Cross, Universal Copyright Convention, Council of Europe, EUTELSAT, 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

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This article contains material from the CIA World Factbook which, as a US government publication, is in the public domain. 2000
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