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KRAM DATED JANUARY 24, 1996

ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

NS-RKT-01 96/10

I, Preahbath Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk Varman Reach Harivong Uphato Sucheat Visothipong Akamohaborasrat Nikarosom Thammik Mohareacheathireach Boromaneat Boromabopit Preah Chau Krong Kampuchea Thipdey,

Having seen the Constitution of the Kingdom of Cambodia;
Having seen the Royal Decree dated September 24, 1993 on the Appointment of the First and Second Prime Ministers;
Having seen the Royal Decree of His majesty the King of Cambodia Samdech Preach Norodom Sihanouk Varman dated November 01, 1993 on the Appointment of the Royal Government;
Having seen the Law on the Organisation and Functioning of the Council of Ministers promulgated by the Royal Decree No.02/94 dated July 20, 1994;
Having seen the Royal Decree No.93 dated October 24,1994 on the Reorganisation of the Composition of the Royal Government of Cambodia;
Having seen the Royal Decree No. 1094/90 dated October 31, 1994 on the Reorganisation of the Composition of the Royal Government of Cambodia; and

Pursuant to the proposal of both Prime Ministers;

Hereby promulgate

The Law on the Establishment of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation which was passed by the National Assembly during the fifth session of its first legislature the whole meaning of which shall be as follows:

Article 1

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation shall be established under the Royal Government.

Article 2:

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation shall have the mandate to regulate matters relating to foreign affairs and international cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia.

Article 3:

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation shall be headed by a Minister and a Secretary of State and assisted as needed by Under Secretaries of State.

Article 4:

The organization and functioning of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation shall be governed by Anukret.

Article 5:

Any provisions that contradict this Law shall considered null and void.

Article 6:

The law shall be promulgated as urgent.

Phnom Penh, January 24, 1996

Norodom Sihanouk

First Prime Minister

Norodom Ranariddh

Second Prime Minister
Hun Sen