thumb|President George Maxwell Richards (right) meeting with the Vice President of India Bhairon Singh Shekhawat (left), 2006|296x296pxThe president's executive power also extends to foreign affairs: the president may negotiate and ratify treaties, alliances, and international agreements. However, in practice, such negotiations are usually carried out by the prime minister along with their Cabinet However, The president, also accredits Trinidad and Tobago High Commissioners and ambassadors, and receives diplomats from foreign states.
