Article 91 of the Constitution of Albania provides the following list of powers:
“a) address messages to the Assembly;
b) exercise the right of pardon according to the law;
c) grant Albanian citizenship and permits it to be given up according to the law;
ç) gives decorations and titles of honour according to the law;
d) accord the highest military ranks according to the law;
dh) appoint and release plenipotentiary representatives of the Republic of Albania to other states and international organizations on the proposal of the Prime Minister;
e) accept letters of credentials and the withdrawal of diplomatic representatives of other states and international organizations accredited to the Republic of Albania; 

ë) sign international agreements according to the law;
f) appoint the director of the State Intelligence Service upon proposal of the Prime Minister;
g) nominate the Chairman of the Academy of Sciences and the rectors of universities pursuant to law;
gj) set the date of the elections for the Assembly, local government bodies and the conduct of referendums;
h) request opinions and information in writing from the directors of State institutions for issues that have to do with their duties”.