ABOUT US
Who we are
Following the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty on December 1, 2009, the Delegation is now officially called the Delegation of the European Union to Belarus (EU Delegation to Belarus). It is one of more than 140 EU Delegations around the world. The Delegation has the status of a diplomatic mission and officially represents the European Union in Belarus.
Who we are
Mandate
The mandate of the Delegation of the European Union to Belarus includes the following:
- Develop and maintain good and effective contacts with the national, regional, local authorities and administrations, representatives of the business community, EU Member States' Embassies, third countries' Embassies as well as with international and regional organisations/institutions.
- Establish a close dialogue with the authorities and other stakeholders (civil society organisations, universities, local media) on economic, social, governance, human rights and other policy issues.
- State and explain the European Union position to the national authorities and to local Member States Representatives.
- Raise awareness about the European Union, its institutions and programs implemented in Belarus within the framework of the ENPI (European Neighbourhood Instrument);
- Support the preparation and implementation of the technical assistance programs financed by the EU.
Internal Organisation
The following sections function within the Delegation of the European Union to Belarus:
- Political, Economic, Press and Information Section.
- Cooperation Section.
- Administrative Section.
- Finance, Contracts and Audit Section.
For correspondence on human rights issues