Cambodia Marks 33rd Constitution Day, Hun Sen Emphasizes 'Supreme Law'

Cambodia celebrated the 33rd anniversary of its Constitution Day on September 24, 2026. Interim Head of State Hun Sen reiterated that the constitution is the 'supreme law' of the nation. In a message posted on social media, Hun Sen extended greetings for Constitution Day, noting that 33 years have passed since the Constitution of the Kingdom of Cambodia was officially promulgated on September 24, 1993. He recalled the process of resolving Cambodia's historical crisis, which began with the Paris Peace Agreements on October 23, 1991. Following these agreements, the country held its first general elections from May 23-28, 1993, under the auspices of the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC). The historic constitution was subsequently established in 1993. Hun Sen highlighted that on September 24, 1993, His Majesty King Norodom Sihanouk, the former King Father, signed the Royal Edict promulgating the Constitution of the Kingdom of Cambodia at the Deva Vinchai Palace within the Royal Palace. He stated that as of 2026, the Cambodian constitution has reached 33 years of age. Furthermore, Hun Sen emphasized that the constitution is the 'supreme law of the Kingdom of Cambodia,' and all laws and decisions of state institutions must strictly adhere to it. He added that the Cambodian constitution enshrines the principles of the separation of powers—legislative, executive, and judicial—as well as the fundamental rights of citizens and the principles of the rule of law.