The ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) has voiced its full support for the 10th proposed amendment to the country’s constitution.
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, said the ruling party in an announcement released at the end of its two-day Central Committee’s Extraordinary Conference.
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.
At a press conference here on July 14, Minister of Justice H.E. Keut Rith explained that 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.
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, H.E. Minister added.
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