The President of the Territorial Council or his/her representative may be entrusted by the authorities of the Republic to represent them in regional bodies located in the Caribbean area, including regional bodies dependent on the specialised agencies of the United Nations. The authorities of the Republic shall provide him with the necessary instructions and powers.
In areas of State competence, the President of the Territorial Council or his representative may be associated, or participate within the French delegation, in the negotiation of agreements with one or more States or territories located in the Caribbean area or with regional bodies in this geographical area, including regional bodies dependent on the specialised agencies of the United Nations.
The authorities of the Republic may empower the President of the Territorial Council or his representative to negotiate and sign the agreements referred to in the second paragraph.