On October 15, 2008,on the occasion of his departure to attend the XII Summit of the Francophonie held in Quebec, His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni was saluted at the Phnom Penh International Airport by Samdech Akka Mohathammpothisal Chea Sim, Chairman of the Senate, Samdech Akka Mohaponheachakrey Heng Samrin, Chairman of the National Assembly, H.E. Mr. Sar Kheng, interim Prime Minister, members of the Senate, the National Assembly, the Royal Government and the Diplomatic Corps.