Competencies with regard to international relations
Section 87
(Competencies with regard to International Relations)
It is incumbent upon the President of the Republic, in the field of international relations:
a) To declare war in case of effective or imminent aggression and make
peace, following proposal by the Government, after consultation with the
Supreme Council for Defence and Security and following authorisation of the
National Parliament or of its Standing Committee.
b) To appoint and dismiss ambassadors, permanent representatives and special
envoys, following proposal by the Government;
c) To receive credential letters and accredit foreign diplomatic
representatives;
d) Conduct, in consultation with the Government, any negotiation process
towards the completion of international agreements in the field of defence and
security.
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