Cambodia Celebrates 33rd Constitution Day, Reaffirming Foundations of Democracy and Rule of Law

Cambodia marked the 33rd anniversary of its Constitution on September 24, 2026, with a commemorative ceremony held at the Constitution Monument in the capital, Phnom Penh. A delegation from the Ministry of Information, led by Minister Net Pheaktra, laid flowers to pay homage to the supreme law of the land. The anniversary serves as an occasion to reaffirm the significance of the constitution, which forms the bedrock of democracy and the rule of law in Cambodia. The current constitution was promulgated following the first general elections held from May 23-28, 1993, under the auspices of the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC), with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in the aftermath of the Paris Peace Agreements signed in 1991. Subsequently, on September 24, 1993, the late King Father Norodom Sihanouk signed the constitution, officially promulgating the Constitution of the Kingdom of Cambodia. The constitution is the supreme law of the Kingdom of Cambodia, stipulating that all laws and decisions of state institutions must strictly adhere to it. It also enshrines the principle of the separation of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, and guarantees the fundamental rights of citizens and the principles of the rule of law. Having reached its 33rd year, the constitution remains an unwavering guide for Cambodia's state governance. Source: AKP Khmer