The 10th amendment to Cambodia constitution is all for the national interest, and will not degrade the country's multi-party democracy under a constitutional monarchy.

Minister of Justice H.E. Keut Rith made the explanation in a press conference on July 14 at the ministry here in Phnom Penh.

It is the ultimate purpose of constitutional amendment proposal endorsed earlier by the Council of Ministers.

The amendment will supplement the 1993 constitution for the best of Cambodia and its people, he added.

The proposed amendment to 8 articles in the constitution aims to ensure the supreme institution of Cambodia, particularly the executive body in charge of leading overall national affairs, could operate smoothly and sustainably.

With that, it will ensure the protection and maintenance of social security and stability as well as public order which is the foundation of the nation, he continued.

According to the minister, the Constitutional Council had studied carefully the proposed amendment and assured that it will not affect Cambodia's constitutional monarchy and multi-party democracy.

Source: Agency Kampuchea Press