The President of the Republic may conduct a cabinet reshuffle after consultation with the Prime
Minister and approval of the House of Representatives by an absolute majority of the members
present , which must not be less than one third of its members.
Article (148)
The President of the Republic may delegate some of his powers to the Prime Minister, his
deputies, ministers, or governors. None of them may delegate such authorities to others. All of
the foregoing shall be regulated by Law.
Article (149)
The President of the Republic may call the government to convene a meeting to consult on
important issues, and the President shall preside over the meetings that he attends.
Article (150)
Jointly with the Cabinet, the President of the Republic shall set the State’s General Policy and
oversee its implementation as stated in the Constitution.
The President of the Republic may deliver a statement on the State’s General Policy before the
House of Representatives at the opening of its annual regular session.
The President may deliver other statements or address other messages to the House.
Article (151)
The President of the Republic shall represent the State in its foreign relations and conclude
treaties and ratify them after the approval of the House of Representatives. Such treaties shall
acquire the force of law following their publication in accordance with the provisions of the
Constitution.
Voters must be called for referendum on the treaties related to making peace and alliance, and
those related to the rights of sovereignty. Such treaties shall only be ratified after the
announcement of their approval in the referendum.
In all cases, no treaty may be concluded which is contrary to the provisions of the Constitution or
which results in ceding any part of state territories.
Article (152)
The President of the Republic is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. The President
shall not declare war, or send the armed forces to a combat mission outside the State borders,
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