Phnom Penh (FN), Dec. 19 - Cambodia's Permanent Mission to the United Nations issued a statement on Monday regarding the current political situation in Cambodia addressing to UN countries and responding to the United States and European Union’s reaction to the political situation in Cambodia.

“The Permanent Mission registers its strong protest against such panel discussion on the so-called “Devolution of Democracy in Cambodia”, which is politically motivated with the clear intent to mislead international public opinion, according to a statement.

“The Permanent Mission considers this arrogant and disrespectful behavior as a serious interference in the internal affairs of Cambodia, which runs counter to the principle of respect for sovereignty and non-interference as stipulated in Article 2 of the Charter of the United Nations,” it added.

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