According to Cambodian media, today is Cambodia’s Constitution Day, marking 32 years since the Constitution of the Kingdom of Cambodia was formally promulgated and brought into force, from September 24, 1993, to September 24, 2025.
On this occasion, Cambodia’s Acting Head of State Hun Sen issued a social media statement congratulating the nation. He stressed that the Constitution is the country’s supreme law and the foundation for national order and democratic institutions.
Hun Sen recalled the historical background to the Constitution. He said the Paris Peace Agreements of October 23, 1991, laid the groundwork for a peaceful resolution of Cambodia’s crisis. With support from the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia, the country then held its first general election in May 1993. On September 24 that year, the late King Father Norodom Sihanouk signed the royal promulgation instrument at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, formally promulgating the Constitution and opening a historic chapter for the country.
Hun Sen said the Constitution clearly established the separation of legislative, executive and judicial powers, guaranteed citizens’ basic rights and freedoms, and laid down the fundamental principles of a state governed by the rule of law.
Other senior Cambodian government officials, ministries and institutions also issued congratulatory messages through various channels, emphasising the Constitution’s importance to national development and social stability.
Hun Sen called on all Cambodians to continue cherishing and observing the Constitution and to work together to preserve peace and prosperity.
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