(Phnom Penh): Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni and Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk departed Phnom Penh on Friday (Feb. 27) to Beijing for medical checkup.

According to an official royal message, during the king’s absence, Senate President Hun Sen will assume the title of the acting head of state.

King and queen mother undergo medical checkups in China twice a year and are consistently received with the highest level of hospitality by senior Chinese leaders.
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