Andorra becomes the 156th State party to the New York Convention

On 22 June 2015, Andorra has deposited its instrument of accession to the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (New York Convention).

With its accession, Andorra becomes the 156th State party to the Convention. The Convention will enter into force for Andorra on 17 September 2015.

The New York Convention is widely recognized as a foundation instrument of international arbitration. It requires courts of contracting States to give effect to arbitration agreements and to recognize and enforce awards made in other States, subject to specific limited exceptions.

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