On October 21, 2008, upon His return from the Francophonie Summit in Canada, His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni was welcomed 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, S.E. Mr. Sar Kheng, ad interim Prime Minister, members of the Senate, the National Assembly, the Royal Government and the Diplomatic Corps.