Telecommunications sector and such resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette. In exceptional circumstances and when necessary, such plan may be prepared for shorter periods. b) The Minister shall carry out the following tasks: 1) Supervising the implementation of the National Telecommunications Plan 2) Following up the implementation of the policy relating to Universal Services, proposing any amendments in connection therewith and submitting such amendments to the Council of Ministers for approval. 3) Promoting investment in the Telecommunications sector in the Kingdom and creating a competitive environment among Licensed Operators, so as to enable Subscribers and Users to receive state of the art Telecommunications services at the most suitable prices. 4) Following up the fulfillment of obligations arising under international Telecommunications conventions to which the Kingdom is a party. 5) Representing the Kingdom in regional, Arab and international organizations and committees that are concerned with Telecommunications affairs and coordinating with other concerned ministries and departments. The Minister may delegate such representation to the Authority. 6) Proposing drafts of laws pertaining to the Telecommunications sector in co-ordination with the Authority. 7) Working to remove obstructions from the Telecommunications sector, in co-ordination and co-operation with the Authority and the concerned authorities, and in such a way as to assist the Authority in carrying out its responsibilities. c) In order to avoid a conflict of interest and without prejudice to the provisions of Article (41) of this Law, the Minister shall not have any direct or indirect interest in a License, exercise management control over a Licensee or participate in the management of a Licensee; provided that