Andorra urges 'just peace' for Ukraine, pledges support and accountability

Andorra told the OSCE Ministerial Council in Vienna that any resolution of the war in Ukraine must deliver a just peace fully respectful of international law. Foreign Minister Imma Tor framed her intervention against the backdrop of continued Russian aggression and mounting pressure on European security, urging stronger multilateralism and saying no country can face security threats alone.

Tor described the OSCE as crucial for defending international law and the territorial integrity of states, and reiterated that Andorra’s support for Ukraine is “unequivocal and indestructible.” She noted the principality’s alignment with European Union sanctions, including measures against Russia and Belarus, and highlighted Andorra’s humanitarian response to people displaced by the conflict.

Stressing that there can be no peace without justice, Tor called for mechanisms to ensure accountability for violations of international humanitarian law. Andorra has backed the invocation of the OSCE’s Moscow Mechanism, supports the Registry of Damage and intends to sign the convention establishing an International Commission on Claims for Ukraine to help secure reparations for victims.

The minister singled out the war’s humanitarian impact, particularly on children, and reaffirmed Andorra’s support for the Council of Europe’s Special Envoy on the situation of children in Ukraine. She also took part in an event on women mediators’ networks, arguing that sustainable peace, security and democratic resilience require the full participation of women in decision‑making and leadership at all levels, and pledged continued Andorran efforts to empower women and support OSCE gender-equality initiatives.

The delegation underlined Andorra’s nearly 30‑year engagement with the OSCE and its ongoing commitment to priorities such as youth empowerment, climate action and gender equality, including through voluntary contributions. During the ministerial, Tor held bilateral meetings with several European counterparts and OSCE representatives, underscoring Andorra’s active diplomatic engagement on the issues discussed.