National Assembly of the Lao People's Democratic Republic Country Resources Constitutions Lao People's Democratic Republic 6 May 2003 Legislation/regulation

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This Constitution is the constitution of the people's democratic regime in
our country. It recognises the great achievements of our people in the course of their
struggles for national liberation [and their] protection and construction of the
country[,] and [it] defines the political regime, the socio-economic system, the
regimes of national security, defence and foreign affairs, the rights and obligations of
citizens and the system of organisation of state apparatus in the new period. This is
the first time in the history of our nation that the right of self-determination of the people has been defined in the fundamental law of the country.

This Constitution is the fruit of the process of the people's discussions
throughout the country. It reflects the long-standing aspirations and strong
determination of the national community to strive together to fulfil the objective of
building Laos into a country of peace, independence, democracy, unity and prosperity.

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