Legal basis
The Ministry’s work is based on the Constitution of the Republic of Vilgeria and the laws of the republic. Below are the provisions of the Constitution that define foreign policy (unofficial translation).
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Sovereignty and foreign policy
…both within the country… and in foreign policy, through equal interaction with other states.
Constitution, Art. I, Sec. I
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The Verjitel of the Republic
Represents the Republic of Vilgeria in international relations, signs international treaties and instruments of ratification on behalf of the state.
Constitution, Art. III, Sec. III
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The Senate
Ratification of international treaties.
Constitution, Art. IV, Sec. VI
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The Cabinet of Ministers
Ensures the conduct of the Republic’s foreign policy, implements international agreements and cooperation within its powers.
Constitution, Art. V, Sec. III
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Ministries
The powers of ministries include… interaction with other authorities and with international bodies on matters within their remit.
Constitution, Art. V, Sec. V
Citizenship
The republic establishes the principle of single citizenship: a citizen of Vilgeria may not hold the citizenship of a foreign state. Acquiring foreign citizenship results in the loss of the republic’s citizenship. (Constitution, Art. I, Sec. VI)
Texts of the acts
The Constitution, codes and laws of the republic are published on the government portal.
Acts related to external affairs include the Law “On External Influence” and the Law “On the Media”.