At the invitation of Emperor AKIHTO of Japan, HM the King Norodom Sihamoni carried out a State Visit to Japan from 16th of May to 22nd of May 2010. Present at the international airport to see HM the King, Samdech Chea Sim, Chairman of the Senate, Samdech Heng Samrin, Chairman of the National Assembly, and his spouse, Samdech Hun Sen, Prime Minister, H.E. Mr Nguon Nhel, 1st Vice Chairman of the National Assembly, H.E. Mr Tep Ngorn, 2nd Vice Chairman of the Senate, H.E. Mr Tea Banh, Vice Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense, H.E. Mr Nhek Bun Chhay, Vice Prime Minister, H.E. Mr Bin Chhin, Vice Prime Minister, Mrs. Vice Prime Minister Men Sam An, H.E. Mr Keat Chhon, Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, Royal Family Members, Parliamentarians, top Government Officials, and Diplomatic Corps.