AKP Phnom Penh, The 10th amendment to the country's constitution was promulgated by a Royal Krom signed on Aug. 6 by His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia.

The 10th amendment was approved by the National Assembly on July 28, 2022 in its 7th session of the 6th legislature and endorsed by the Senate in its 9th session of the 4th legislature on Aug. 5, 2022.

The 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.

It will also ensure the protection and maintenance of the country's peace, social security, public order, and political stability at all circumstances which is the foundation for the nation's development and happiness of the Cambodian people.

According to H.E. Keut Rith, Minister of Justice, this 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. The amendment will supplement the 1993 constitution for the best of Cambodia and its people.

Source: Agency Kampuchea Press