International agreements concerning both areas of State competence and areas of regional competence are, in cases where the first paragraph of Articles L. 4433-4-2 and L. 4433-4-3-2 is not applied, negotiated and signed by the authorities of the Republic.
At their request, the president of the regional council or their representative participates, within the French delegation, in the negotiation of these agreements.
The presidents of overseas regional councils, or their representatives, participate, within the French delegation, at their request, in negotiations with the European Union concerning their region.
The presidents of overseas regional councils may ask the State to take the initiative in negotiations with the European Union with a view to obtaining specific measures useful to the development of their territory.