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.