Morsi signs new Egyptian constitution into law

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has signed into law the country’s newly-approved constitution that is based on Islamic law

, Press TV reports.

Morsi signed the decree that puts into effect the constitution late on Tuesday, after it was announced that a total of 63.8 percent of Egyptian voters cast ballots in favor of the charter in a referendum that was held in two rounds. 

The president says the constitution will assist in ending the political disorder in the country, while letting him concentrate on fixing the economy.

Morsi also believes the new constitution provides all groups with enough protection.