Thursday, 4 June 2026, Principality of Andorra: Minister (ret.) Maria Ubach Font was awarded the insignia of Knight of the Legion of Honour today at a ceremony held at the French Embassy in Andorra, in the presence of the Head of Government, Xavier Espot, several members of the executive, and numerous personalities from the diplomatic world.
With this distinction, presented by the French Ambassador to Andorra, Nicolas Eybalin, the French Republic recognises the long and outstanding diplomatic career of Maria Ubach, as well as her contribution to strengthening the relations of friendship and cooperation between Andorra and France.
Maria Ubach is currently a diplomatic advisor in the Cabinet of the Head of Government. Previously, she served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2017 to 2023. Her diplomatic career began in 1998 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Andorra, where she served as a diplomat until 2006. Subsequently, between 2006 and 2011, she held the position of Director of Multilateral Affairs and Cooperation, and between 2011 and July 2017, she served as Ambassador, posted to the French Republic and subsequently to the European Union and the Benelux countries.
The Legion of Honour is the highest distinction awarded by the French Republic. It was created by Napoleon Bonaparte on 19 May 1802 to recognise eminent merits made in the service of the nation, both in a civil and military capacity.
The awarding of the insignia of Knight of the Legion of Honour to Maria Ubach highlights a first-class institutional career, marked by commitment to public service, diplomacy and the international projection of the Principality of Andorra.
For further information
Government of the Principality of Andorra: https://www.govern.ad/ca/w/maria-ubach-rep-la-insignia-de-cavaller-de-la-legio-d-honor-de-la-republica-francesa
Contribution to Diplomat Magazine by Minister (ret.) Maria Ubach Font: https://diplomatmagazine.eu/2017/03/05/landorre-se-projette-dans-lavenir-avec-un-nouveau-modele-economique/
