Tashkent hosts official welcome ceremony for Azerbaijan's president

On August 23, an official welcome ceremony was held for President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev at the Kuksaroy State Residence in Tashkent.

A guard of honor was lined up for President Ilham Aliyev at a square adorned with the national flags of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, AZERTAC reported.

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev welcomed President Ilham Aliyev.

The national anthems of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan were performed.

The chief of the guard of honor reported to the President of Azerbaijan.

The Presidents reviewed the guard of honor.

State and government officials of Uzbekistan were introduced to President Ilham Aliyev, while members of the Azerbaijani delegation were introduced to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

The guard of honor marched past the Presidents to the accompaniment of a military march.

The heads of state posed together for photographs.

Stabil.Az