Andorra Backs US-Israel Strikes on Iran as Nuclear Threat

Xavier Espot, Andorra's head of government, strongly endorsed the US and Israeli intervention in Iran during a Constitution Day reception for the diplomatic corps, describing the Iranian regime as an "authentic nuclear threat" that demanded action. Speaking on the 33rd anniversary of the Constitution's approval on 14 March 1993, Espot positioned Western nations and the United States as "bulwarks of democracy, the rule of law, and human rights protection." He warned against "mistaking the enemy," noting Iran's long record of undemocratic practices, disregard for the rule of law and human rights, and indiscriminate attacks on neighbors—actions Andorra co-sponsored a UN Security Council resolution to condemn.

Espot framed Andorra's historical neutrality as active engagement rather than indifference, reaffirming commitments to multilateralism, international law, state sovereignty, human rights, and peaceful dispute resolution amid global tensions and armed conflicts. He described the Constitution as a pivotal moment that secured full sovereignty and enabled complete diplomatic relations with other states. Espot emphasized multilateralism's importance for small countries like Andorra, pledging ongoing support for the United Nations, Council of Europe, OSCE, Francophonie, and Ibero-American Summits. He praised Andorran society's diversity and hailed the EU association agreement as the country's "natural path forward," strengthening its economic and social model, legal certainty, and opportunities for future generations while respecting its size.

The head of government thanked diplomats for their work and expressed Andorra's intent to deepen bilateral and multilateral ties.

On the same day, Foreign Affairs Minister Imma Tor, Secretary of State for EU Relations Landry Riba, and EU ambassador Vicenç Mateu attended a meeting hosted by EU ambassador Christina Kokkinakis with EU country ambassadors. Tor highlighted political alignment with the EU on international law and multilateralism, calling for intensified political dialogue and structured consultations on foreign and security policy under the association agreement. She welcomed Andorra's involvement in the European Political Community and outlined government studies for a European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation with Catalonia and Occitania, supported by Spain and France, to advance Pyrenean projects and access EU funding. Riba stressed robust EU relations amid global challenges and commitment to finalizing the deal.

Tor also confirmed the repatriation process for Andorrans from the Middle East had concluded, with the last nationals safely returned amid the conflict.

In recent days, ambassadors from Israel, Guatemala, Montenegro, the United States, Bangladesh, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Greece, and Norway presented copies of their credentials to the Foreign Affairs Ministry.