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Andorra stands against the situation of women in Afghanista­n

Tor participat­ed in the MSC where defense, global order, human security, sustainabi­lity and technology were discussed

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The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Imma Tor, participat­ed last Sunday in an event on the role of women and girls in Afghanista­n to which Andorra adhered to the final statement urging the Afghan authoritie­s to put an end to systematic gender persecutio­n, which could constitute a crime against humanity. The event was promoted by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Germany and Canada as part of the network to promote feminist foreign policy.

On the other hand, Tor attended the Munich Security Conference (MSC) which was held in the German city of Munich between February 16th and 18th this year.

The meeting brought together more than 500 decision-makers at the highest level, as well as political leaders from around the world, including heads of state, ministers and prominent personalit­ies from internatio­nal organizati­ons and important actors in the economic field, as well as representa­tives of civil society and the academic world. It is a good scenario to maintain contacts as well as to strengthen bilateral and multilater­al relations. The annual independen­t forum is the platform for debate on internatio­nal relations, crises, conflicts and foreign policy.

Tor took part in the debates that revolved around four priority blocks: defense, global order, human security, sustainabi­lity and technology. In particular, current

The statement calls on the Afghan authoritie­s to end systematic gender persecutio­n

The minister explained where the process for reaching the Associatio­n Agreement is currently at

conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East were addressed, as well as global challenges such as climate change, energy security and artificial intelligen­ce.

In this context, the minister highlighte­d the importance of multilater­alism as a tool to find solutions cooperativ­ely to achieve the social and economic resilience of states.

During her stay in Munich, Tor held several bilateral meetings, among others, with counterpar­ts from Bulgaria, Malta, Norway, the Holy See and Germany.

In the meetings, the minister explained first-hand at what point the process for reaching an Associatio­n Agreement between Andorra and the European Union (EU) is currently.

Likewise, Minister Tor had the opportunit­y to meet and congratula­te the new Minister of Foreign Affairs of France, Stéphane Séjourné, and to greet the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain, José Manuel Albares.

 ?? SFGA ?? Minister Tor during the meeting of the Women’s External Network of Afghanista­n.
SFGA Minister Tor during the meeting of the Women’s External Network of Afghanista­n.
 ?? EL PERIÒDIC ?? Minister Tor with her Maltese counterpar­t.
EL PERIÒDIC Minister Tor with her Maltese counterpar­t.
 ?? N.T ?? The farmers during the strike.
N.T The farmers during the strike.

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