Functions of the Committee

The parliament exercises oversight over national defence policy through the committee on the armed forces.

Powers of the Committee

The committee has the power to give orders instructing Government and other public officials to perform all necessary acts for the preservation of national security, stability and development. In addition, it has the function to summon any relevant document or evidence from any person, or summon any person to give a statement for the purposes of investigating and conducting inquiries into military activities in order to protect and maintain national security and stability.

Composition of the Committee

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