Uzbekistan’s Inaugural Ambassador Presents Credentials to Co-Prince Macron of Andorra
During a recent meeting, it was announced that Uzbekistan and Andorra are looking to strengthen their cooperation across various fields. Farrukh Tursunov, Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Spain who is also accredited to Andorra, presented his credentials to Andorra’s Co-Prince, French President Emmanuel Macron, according to reports from Dunyo news agency.
During the ceremony, Ambassador Tursunov conveyed warm greetings and best wishes on behalf of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. In response, President Macron expressed his respect and appreciation for the Uzbek leader and emphasized the importance of the relationship between the two countries.
President Macron highlighted that strengthening bilateral cooperation with Uzbekistan is a priority and expressed confidence in the professionalism of Ambassador Tursunov in advancing ties between the nations.
“We highly value our friendly relations with Uzbekistan and are ready to further expand cooperation in all areas,” President Macron added.
Farrukh Tursunov currently serves as Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Spain and the country’s Permanent Representative to UN Tourism.
Andorra has a unique political system known as a diarchy, where it is jointly governed by two co-princes: the Bishop of Urgell (Spain) and the President of France. They serve as guarantors of Andorra’s independence and equal relations with Spain and France. Their powers are limited to participating in drafting international agreements related to internal security and Andorra’s sovereignty.
The meeting between Uzbekistan and Andorra signals a commitment to strengthen ties and explore opportunities for cooperation in various sectors.
