Monaco–Spain relations
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Monaco–Spain relations are the bilateral relations between Monaco and Spain. Monaco has an embassy in Madrid[1] Spain is accredited to Monaco from its embassy in Paris, France.[2]
Diplomatic relations
In 1876, King Alfonso XII authorized the creation of a legation of the Principality of Monaco in Madrid. Since then, the Principality maintained its representation continuously in the capital of Spain until, in the decade of the 1930s and as a consequence of the Spanish Civil War and after the World War II, the legation was closed.[3]
In 1996, Monaco opened an embassy in Madrid, and currently the Principality of Monaco is represented in Spain through a resident Ambassador in Madrid.[3]
Spain appointed Carlos Bastarreche as the first ambassador in Monaco with residence in Paris in November 2013.[3] Since then, Spanish ambassadors to France are dually accredited to Monaco.
Treaties and Agreements
- Exchange of notes on the abolition of the mandatory passport to facilitate tourism between Spain and Monaco, from 13 April to 26 June 1978.[4]
- European Extradition Convention (No. 24 of the Council of Europe) of 13 December 1957. It was ratified by Monaco on 30 January 2009 and entered into force on 1 May 2009. Spain ratified it on 7 May 1982 .[4]
See also
References
- ^ [1] Embajada de Mónaco en Madrid.
- ^ Ficha de Mónaco Oficina de Información Diplomática. Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores y Cooperación. Sección: Datos de la Representación.
- ^ a b c Ficha de Mónaco Oficina de Información Diplomática. Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores y Cooperación. Sección: Relaciones diplomáticas.
- ^ a b Ficha de Mónaco Oficina de Información Diplomática. Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores y Cooperación. Sección: Acuerdos y Tratados.