Observer states (4)

• Argentina
• Holy See
• Japan
• Uruguay

Others (5)

• European Union 
• Organisation of American States - OAS 
• OSCE/ODIHR
• Palestine*

*This designation shall not be construed as recognition of a State of Palestine and is without prejudice to the individual positions of Council of Europe member States on this issue. (co-operation authorised by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe)

• South Africa