§ Article 132(untitled)

Powers of the President of the Republic in the
 Area of Foreign Policy

1. In the cases and under the procedure prescribed by law, the President of the

Republic shall:

 (1) conclude international treaties, upon recommendation of the Government;

 (2) appoint and recall diplomatic representatives to foreign states and

 international organisations, upon recommendation of the Prime Minister;

 (3) receive the letters of credence and letters of recall of diplomatic

 representatives to foreign states and international organisations.

2. Upon recommendation of the Government, the President of the Republic shall, in

the cases and under the procedure prescribed by law, approve, suspend or revoke

international treaties not requiring ratification.

3. Upon recommendation of the Prime Minister, the President of the Republic shall,

in the cases and under the procedure prescribed by law, confer the highest diplomatic

ranks.

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Article 133. Powers of the President of the Republic in the
 Area of Armed Forces

1. Upon recommendation of the Prime Minister, the President of the Republic shall,

in the cases and under the procedure prescribed by law, appoint and dismiss the

supreme command of the armed forces and of other troops.

2. Upon recommendation of the Prime Minister, the President of the Republic shall,

in the cases and under the procedure prescribed by law, confer the highest military

ranks.