Authority
As head of state, the President had the power to
- represent the country at home and abroad
- appoint and recall heads of diplomatic and consular missions
- receive letters of credence and recall from foreign diplomatic representatives
- confer medals and other decorations
- promulgate laws passed by the Parliament
- call for parliamentary elections
In 2003, the powers of the president were extended to include the right to chair the Council of Ministers and propose the composition of the Council of Ministers to the parliament, effectively merging the powers of the head of government into the office.
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