Question

Comment on powers of the President on foreign affairs.

Answer 1

The President is the head of the state and thus have extensive powers vested in him. He not only have control over the national or local affairs but also have certain powers vested in him regarding the Foreign affairs.

The President have the control over sending and receiving the diplomatic representatives of the country and from other countries as well. The foreign affairs, treaties and agreements are concluded in the name of the President, as he acts as the head of the state.

Apart from the power on Foreign affairs, the main power vested in the President is that of the pardoning power.

Answer 2

Answer:

The powers of President on foreign affairs lie in electing the entire set of bureaucrats and ministers who are given the task of receiving the foreign ministers and also he has the task of negotiation of international agreements and treaties.  

Explanation:  

• The Indian president generally has the responsibility of choosing and electing the ministers, the bureaucratic ambassadors and the consuls who would be responsible for receiving the foreign officials and ambassadors.
• Alongside the President is also given the power of negotiating specific agreements with the foreign powers, that do not fall within the mandate of the Senates. In India, the role of the President is ceremonial mainly and also majorly honorary.