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 Spain |  Andorra |
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| Embassy of Spain, Andorra la Vella | Embassy of Andorra, Madrid |
Andorra and Spain are members of the Council of Europe, Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations.
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Spain | Andorra |
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| Diplomatic mission | |
| Embassy of Spain, Andorra la Vella | Embassy of Andorra, Madrid |
Andorra and Spain are members of the Council of Europe, Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations.
Andorra and Spain have an unusual and long relationship. Andorra was created by Charlemagne as a buffer state between the Carolingian Empire and al-Andalus. [1] In 1278, under terms of "pareage" agreement, Andorra adopted joint allegiance to a French and a Spanish prince after disputes between French heirs to the Urgel countship and the Spanish bishops of Urgell. For more than 700 years Andorra was ruled jointly by the leader of France and the bishop of Urgell. [1] During the Spanish Civil War, Andorra received refugees from both sides of the Spanish conflict. During World War II, Andorra became an important smuggling route from Vichy France into Francoist Spain. [1]
Official diplomatic relations between Andorra and Spain were established after the signing of a joint Treaty of Good Neighborhood, Friendship and Cooperation between Andorra, France and Spain; after Andorra adopted a new constitution establishing them as a parliamentary democracy. [2] The bishop of Urgell acts as a co-prince of Andorra along with the president of France. In 1993, Spain opened a resident embassy in Andorra la Vella. In 2005, Andorra was admitted into the Organization of Ibero-American States and that year, Andorran Prime Minister Albert Pintat attended the Ibero-American Summit held in Salamanca, Spain. In January 2015, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy became the first Spanish leader to ever visit Andorra. [2] The visit was a clear example of the good state of bilateral relations. The progressive intensification of bilateral relations between Andorra and Spain progressed with the formal invitation, made in November 2016, by Andorran Present Antoni Martí for King Felipe VI of Spain to visit the Principality. [2]
In July 2018, Andorra and Spain highlighted their "strong ties" on the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. [3] In March 2021, the King and Queen of Spain, Felipe VI and Letizia Ortiz, made the first state visit of a Spanish king to neighboring Andorra, something that had never happened before. The Andorran Head of Government, Xavier Espot Zamora, declared: "it is one more example, but a very significant one, of the excellent bilateral relations". [4] [5]
Spaniards are the largest nationality to visit Andorra for touristic purposes. Spaniards are also the largest foreign residents in Andorra, with over 18,000 Spanish citizens living in Andorra. [6]
Since 1993, both nations have signed several bilateral agreements such as a Treaty of Good Neighborhood, Friendship and Cooperation (1993); Agreement regarding the Statute of the Co-Prince Episcopal (1995); Agreement regarding the entry, circulation, residence and establishment of each nations citizens (2000); Agreement on Social Security (2002); Agreement on reciprocal recognition of hunting weapon authorizations and sports shooting (2005); Agreement in educational matters (2005); Agreement of Collaboration between the General Council of the Judiciary and the Superior Council of Justice (2006); Agreement for the exchange of information on tax matters (2010); Agreement on access to each nation's Universities (2010); Agreement on the transfer of waste (2011); Protocol of collaboration between the Spanish Attorney General of the State and the Andorran President of the Higher Council of Justice to establish a program of exchanges and visits by public prosecutors (2014); Agreement to avoid Double Taxation (2015); Agreement on International Road Transport (2015); Memorandum of understanding, friendship and general cooperation (2015); Agreement between the Spanish General Council of the Judiciary and the Andorran Superior Council of Justice (2015); Convention on combating crime and cooperation in security matters (2015); Memorandum of understanding between the AEMPS and the Ministry of Health of Andorra on Cooperation on medicines, health products and cosmetics (2017); Memorandum of understanding regarding the transfer of people diagnosed with high-risk infectious diseases for treatment in specialized medical centers in Spain (2017); Agreement on the exercise of paid professional activities by dependents of diplomatic, consular, administrative and technical personnel of diplomatic missions, consular offices and permanent representations before international organizations from one state to the other (2017) and a Memorandum of understanding in the field of cybersecurity (2017) [2]
In 2017, trade between Andorra and Spain totaled €835 million Euros. [2] Andorra's main exports to Spain include: tobacco and furniture. Spain exports to Andorra most of that nations basic food products and fuel. Spain is Andorra's largest trading partner. Several Spanish multinational companies operate in Andorra. A few Andorran banks operate in Spain. [6]
Romania–Spain relations are the bilateral relations between Romania and the Kingdom of Spain. Both nations are members of the Council of Europe, European Union, NATO and the United Nations. Spain has given full support to Romania's membership in the European Union and NATO.
The current and historical relations between the Argentine Republic and the Portuguese Republic, have existed for over a century. Both nations are members of the Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations.
Chile–Uruguay relations are the current and historical relations between the Republic of Chile and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay. Both nations are members of the Cairns Group, Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, Group of 77, Latin American Integration Association, Organization of American States, Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations.
Andorra and France are members of the Council of Europe, Organisation internationale de la Francophonie and the United Nations. The two share a head of state, as the president of France is one of the co-princes of Andorra.
Chile–Spain relations are the current and historical relations between Chile and Spain. Both nations are members of the Association of Spanish Language Academies, Organization of Ibero-American States, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
Colombia–Uruguay relations refers to the diplomatic relations between the Republic of Colombia and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay. Both nations are members of the Cairns Group, Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, Group of 77, Latin American Integration Association, Organization of American States, Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations.
Cuba–Uruguay relations refers to the diplomatic relations between the Republic of Cuba and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay. Both nations are members of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, Group of 77, Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations.
El Salvador–Uruguay relations refers to the diplomatic relations between the Republic of El Salvador and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay. Both nations are members of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, Group of 77, Organization of American States, Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations.
Portugal–Uruguay relations refers to the current and historical relations between Portugal and Uruguay. Both nations are members of the Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations.
Dominican Republic–Uruguay relations refers to the diplomatic relations between the Dominican Republic and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay. Both nations are members of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, Group of 77, Organization of American States, Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations.
Mexico–Saudi Arabia relations are the diplomatic relations between Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Both nations are mutual members of the G-20 major economies and the United Nations.
Mexico–United Arab Emirates relations are the diplomatic relations between Mexico and the United Arab Emirates. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
Nicaragua–Uruguay relations are the diplomatic relations between the Republic of Nicaragua and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay. Both nations are members of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, Group of 77, Organization of American States, Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations.
Chile–Kenya relations refers to the current and historical relations between Chile and Kenya. Both nations are members of the Group of 77 and the United Nations.
Armenia–Spain relations are the bilateral relations between Armenia and Spain. The importance of relations centers on the history of Armenians migration to Spain. Approximately 40,000 Armenians and their descendants reside in Spain. Both nations are members of the Council of Europe.
Honduras–Spain relations are the diplomatic relations between Honduras and Spain. Both nations are members of the Association of Academies of the Spanish Language and the Organization of Ibero-American States.
Andorra–Mexico relations are the diplomatic relations between the Principality of Andorra and the United Mexican States. Both nations are members of the Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations.
Andorra and Chile are members of the Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations.
Andorra and Portugal are members of the Council of Europe, Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations.
Chile–Portugal relations refers to the diplomatic relations between the Republic of Chile and the Portuguese Republic. Both nations are members of the OECD, Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations.
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