ResponsibilitiesThe mission of the Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) is to contribute - in the context of the European Union’s external relations - to sustainable development, the eradication of poverty, peace and the protection of human rights, through international partnerships that uphold and promote European values and interests. Under the geopolitical ambition and political guidelines set by the President of the European Commission, DG INTPA leads on international cooperation, building partnerships with countries and organisations across the globe.DG INTPA works hand in hand with its partners, setting policy agendas, taking initiatives and ensuring effective implementation of its actions for the ultimate shared benefit of EU citizens and people across the world. As part of this effort, Global Gateway serves as the EU’s main investment strategy for international partnerships, fostering smart, clean, and secure infrastructure while promoting fair, values-driven, and mutually beneficial cooperation.International Partnerships websiteTransparencyAs part of the Commission's commitment to transparency, Commission staff holding management functions publish information on and minutes of all meetings they hold with interest representatives.Meetings of the Directorate-General for International Partnerships Leadership and organisation Commissioner Jozef Síkela Director-General Koen Doens Deputy Director-General Marjeta Jager Deputy Director-General Martin Seychell Deputy Director-General Myriam Ferran Hors Classe Adviser Henrik Hololei 1 JUNE 2025International Partnerships - Organisation chart Search for staff Contact Directorate-General for International Partnerships Contact the EU delegations NameDirectorate-General for International PartnershipsPhone number+32 2 299 11 11 (Commission switchboard)Postal addressEuropean Commission 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel Belgium Press contacts Ask a question Related links More on the topic of international partnershipsGlobal Gateway Plans and reports Commission work programmeThe Commission work programme sets out a plan of action for the next 12 months. It describes how political priorities will be turned into concrete actionsStrategic plandepartment strategy, objectives for 2020-2024Management plandepartment forecasted outputs, activities, resources for current yearAnnual activity reportdepartment achievements, resources used during previous year Latest News announcement3 June 2025EU and UK welcome Viet Nam JETP progress on occasion of President Macron’s visit1 min readNews announcement26 May 2025Global Gateway: EU Launches New Programme to Foster Inclusive Societies in Latin America and the Caribbean3 min readNews announcement22 May 2025Global Gateway and Denmark power up Ethiopia’s future with Assela Wind Farm3 min readSee more news
Commission work programmeThe Commission work programme sets out a plan of action for the next 12 months. It describes how political priorities will be turned into concrete actions
News announcement3 June 2025EU and UK welcome Viet Nam JETP progress on occasion of President Macron’s visit1 min read
News announcement26 May 2025Global Gateway: EU Launches New Programme to Foster Inclusive Societies in Latin America and the Caribbean3 min read
News announcement22 May 2025Global Gateway and Denmark power up Ethiopia’s future with Assela Wind Farm3 min read
