Constitution of Afghanistan
67
Chapter 3 President
- Jurisdiction
- Afghanistan
- Provision
- 67
- Source language
- English
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- in force
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Official sourceArticle 67
In case of resignation, impeachment or death of the President, as well as an incurable illness impeding performance of duty, the First Vice-President shall assume authorities and duties of the President.
The President shall personally tender resignation to the National Assembly.
Affirmation of an incurable illness shall be verified by an authoritative medical team assigned by the Supreme Court.
In such cases, elections for the new President shall be held within 3 months in accordance with Article 61 of the Constitution.
The First Vice-President, in acting as interim President, shall not perform the following duties:
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Constitution of Afghanistan · wipo.int · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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