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1. He shall open the joint session of the House of Peoples’ Representatives and the
House of the Federation at the commencement of their annual sessions.
2. He shall proclaim in the Negarit Gazeta laws and international agreements
approved by the House of Peoples’ Representatives in accordance with the
Constitution.
3. He shall, upon recommendation by the Prime Minister, appoint ambassadors and
other envoys to represent the country abroad.
4. He shall receive the credentials of foreign ambassadors and special envoys.
5. He shall award medals, prizes and gifts in accordance with conditions and
procedures established by law.
6. He shall, upon recommendation by the Prime Minister and in accordance with
law, grant high military titles.
7. He shall, in accordance with conditions and procedures established by law, grant
pardon.
