On May 12th an official welcoming ceremony for President of the French Republic Francois Hollande, 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 state 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 met President of the French Republic Francois Hollande.
The chief of the guard of honor reported to the President of France.
National anthems of France and Azerbaijan were played.
The heads of state reviewed the guard of honor.
The President of France saluted Azerbaijani soldiers.
State and government officials of the Republic of Azerbaijan were introduced to President of the French Republic Francois Hollande and members of the French delegation 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.