An official welcoming ceremony has today been held for President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro, who is on an official visit in the Republic of Azerbaijan.

A guard of honor was arranged for the Venezuelan President 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 President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro.

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

The national anthems of Venezuela and Azerbaijan were played.

President Ilham Aliyev and President Nicolas Maduro reviewed the guard of honor.

The Venezuelan President saluted the Azerbaijani soldiers.

State and government officials of Azerbaijan were introduced to President Nicolas Maduro, and members of the Venezuelan delegation were introduced to President Ilham Aliyev.

The guard of honor marched in front of President Ilham Aliyev and President Nicolas Maduro to the accompaniment of a military march.

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro posed for official photos.

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