On May 14th, an official welcoming ceremony for President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Truong Tan Sang, who is paying an official visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan, was held.

A guard of honor was arranged for the distinguished guest in a square decorated with the national flags of the two countries.

The chief of the guard of honor reported to President Ilham Aliyev.

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and his wife Mehriban Aliyeva met President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Truong Tan Sang and his spouse Mai Thi Hanh.

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

National anthems of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the Republic of Azerbaijan were played.

The heads of state reviewed the guard of honor.

The President of Vietnam saluted Azerbaijani soldiers.

State and government officials of the Republic of Azerbaijan were introduced to President Truong Tan Sang, and members of the delegation of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam were introduced to President Ilham Aliyev.

The guard of honor marched in front of the heads of state to the accompaniment of a military march.

The presidents posed for official photos.

AZERTAC