An official welcoming ceremony for President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is paying an official visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan, was held on September 3rd.
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 Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The chief of the guard of honor reported to the President of Turkey.
National anthems of Turkey and Azerbaijan were played.
The heads of state reviewed the guard of honor.
The President of Turkey saluted Azerbaijani soldiers.
State and government officials of Azerbaijan were introduced to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and members of the Turkish 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.