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U.S.-ANDORRA BILATERAL RELATIONS

Andorra is one of the oldest nations in Europe, originally established by Charlemagne between Spain and France. The country is divided into seven administrative districts and the national language is Catalan, a romance language. French and Spanish are also spoken.

The present Andorran constitution, introduced in 1993, establishes Andorra as a sovereign parliamentary democracy that retains as its heads of state two co-princes, the President of France and the Bishop of Seu d’Urgell in Spain. Andorra’s main legislative body is the 28-member General Council (Parliament). The Síndic General (Chairman of the Parliament), the Subsíndic General (Deputy Chairman) and the members of the Council are elected in the general elections to be held every four years. The Council meets througthout the year on certain dates set by tradition or as required. President Albert Pintat is currently head of the Andorran Government.

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 has also expanded relations with other nations.

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 Center of Studies for Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage (ICCROM), Telecommunications International Union (UIT), International Red Cross, Universal Copyright Convention, European Council, EUTELSAT, World Tourism Organization, Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), Customs Cooperation Council (CCC), and Interpol. Since 1991 Andorra has had special agreement with the European Union.

At present, the United States and Andorra have excellent relations. The U.S. Ambassador to Spain is also accredited as Ambassador to Andorra. United States Consulate General officials based in Barcelona, visit Andorra regularly.

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