An official welcoming ceremony has today been held for Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, who is on an official visit in the Republic of Azerbaijan.

A guard of honor was arranged for the Pakistani Premier in the square decorated with the national flags of the two countries.

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

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev welcomed Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Nawaz Sharif.

The chief of the guard of honor reported to the Pakistani Prime Minister.

The national anthems of Pakistan and Azerbaijan were played.

President Ilham Aliyev and Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif reviewed the guard of honor.

The Pakistani Prime Minister saluted the Azerbaijani soldiers.

State and government officials of Azerbaijan were introduced to PM Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, and members of the Pakistani delegation were introduced to President Ilham Aliyev.

The guard of honor marched in front of President Ilham Aliyev and Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif to the accompaniment of a military march.

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Nawaz Sharif posed for official photos.

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