External relations  of the Council of Europe cover co-operation with:

  • other international organisations and institutions;
  • non-European states.

The Directorate of Political Affairs and External Relations (DPAER) has an overall responsibility for cooperation with other international organisations and non-European states and is the main contact point for the Council of Europe external partners. It assists and advises the Secretary General and the Organisation’s statutory organs, other bodies and Secretariat departments on issues affecting the Council of Europe’s external relations.

 

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+33 (0)388 41 20 57/ 26 36

HIGHLIGHTS

5 JULY 2024, STRASBOURG

Secretary General meets Ms Alicia Bárcena, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mexico

25 JUNE 2024, Strasbourg

Secretary General meets Mr Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights