that will requires an amendment to or the enactment of a law, shall obtain the approval of the DPR. (3) Further provisions regarding international agreements shall be regulated by law. Article 12 The President may declare a state of emergency. The conditions for such a declaration and the subsequent measures regarding a state of emergency shall be regulated by law. Article 13 (1) The President shall appoint ambassadors and consuls. (2) In the appointment of ambassadors, the President shall have regard to the opinion of the DPR. (3) The President shall receive the accreditation of ambassadors of foreign nations and shall in so doing have regard to the opinion of the DPR. Article 14 (1) The President may grant clemency and restoration of rights and shall in so doing have regard to the opinion of the Supreme Court. (2) The President may grant amnesty and the dropping of charges and shall in so doing have regard to the opinion of the DPR. Article 15 The President may grant titles, decorations and other honours as provided by law. Article 16 The President shall establish an advisory council with the duty of giving advice and considered opinion to the President, which shall be further regulated by law. Chapter IV Supreme Advisory Council Deleted. Chapter V Ministers of State Article 17 (1) The President shall be assisted by Ministers of State. (2) Ministers of State shall be appointed and dismissed by the President. (3) Each Minister of State shall be responsible for a particular area of Government activity. (4) The formation, change, and dissolution of ministries of state shall be regulated by law.