On May 12, the official opening of the Council of Europe Information Point for Belarusians will take place at the Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania in Vilnius.
The initiative aims to raise awareness among Belarusians, including representatives of civil society and media, about the core values and legal instruments of the Council of Europe. The Information Point will also support the work of the Council of Europe Contact Group for cooperation with the democratic forces of Belarus.
Prior to the opening ceremony, Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset will meet with representatives of Belarusian civil society.
Opening remarks will be delivered by:
- Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, President-elect of Belarus and Head of the United Transitional Cabinet;
- Kęstutis Budrys, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania;
- Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe.
The opening of the Information Point will take place within the framework of the Secretary General’s official visit to Lithuania on May 11–12.
📅 Date: May 12, 2026
🕖 Time: 19:00
📍 Venue: Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania
