relations between the Union Republics and foreign states," thus formulating this point as follows:
"a) Representation of the Union in international relations, conclusion and ratification of treaties with other states, establishment of a uniform system in the relations between the Union Republics and foreign states."
b) To add to the Constitution of the U.S.S.R. ARTICLE 18-a, as follows:
"ARTICLE 18-a
"Each Union Republic has the right to enter into direct relations with foreign states, conclude agreements with them and exchange diplomatic and consular representatives."
c) To add to ARTICLE 60 of the Constitution of the U.S.S.R. sec. e, as follows:
"e) Establishes representation of the Union Republic in international relations."
3. To reorganize the People's Commissariat of Foreign Affairs from an All-Union into a Union-Republican People's Commissariat.
M. KALININ
President of the Presidium of the
Supreme Soviet of the U.S.S.R.
A. GORKIN
Secretary of the Presidium of the
Supreme Soviet of the U.S.S.R.
Moscow, The Kremlin
February 1, 1944.
