Functions of the Committee

The Chamber of Deputies exercises oversight over foreign policy through the foreign affairs committee.

Powers of the Committee

All standing committees scrutinise draft bills, legislative proposals and amendments to provide reports and position statements for the plenary session. Other areas of competence for the foreign affairs committee are: (i) foreign policy programmes and issues; (ii) bilateral dialogue with similar parliamentary committees from other States and international parliamentary organisations; (iii) position statements on treaties, conventions and other international agreements to which the country subscribes, and; (iv) the holding of hearings for candidates for appointment as ambassadors abroad that give rise to a consultative position statement.

Composition of the Committee

The composition of the committee reflects the numerical strength of each party in the parliament.