An official welcoming ceremony of President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, who is paying an official visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan, was held on July 12. 
The guard of honor was arranged in honor of the distinguished guest in a square decorated with state flags of the two states.
The chief of the guard of honor delivered a report to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev welcomed President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon.
The chief of the guard of honor delivered a report to the President of Tajikistan.
After the national anthems of Tajikistan and Azerbaijan were performed, the heads of state reviewed the guard of honor.
The President of the Republic of Tajikistan saluted Azerbaijani soldiers.
Representatives of the state and government of Azerbaijan were introduced to President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, while members of the Tajik delegation were introduced to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
The guard of honor marched in front of the heads of state under the accompaniment of a military march.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon had their official pictures taken.

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