The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, who shall chair the Foreign Affairs Council, shall contribute through his proposals to the development of the common foreign and security policy and shall ensure implementation of the decisions adopted by the European Council and the Council.

The High Representative shall represent the Union for matters relating to the common foreign and security policy. 

He shall conduct political dialogue with third parties on the Union's behalf and shall express the Union's position in international organisations and at international conferences.