An official ceremony to welcome Ilham Aliyev has been held at Cankaya Palace

12 November 2013, 13:00
An official ceremony to welcome Ilham Aliyev has been held at Cankaya Palace

An official ceremony to welcome Ilham Aliyev has been held at the residency of the President of the Republic of Turkey – Cankaya Palace.

The Guard of Honour lined up in honour of President Ilham Aliyev in front of the residency decorated with national flags of Turkey and Azerbaijan.

The President of the Republic of Turkey Abdullah Gul welcomed the President of the Azerbaijan Republic Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva with great respect.

The national anthems of Azerbaijan and Turkey were performed by the military orchestra.

The chief of the Guard of Honour reported to the Azerbaijani President.

The heads of state passed in front of the Guard of Honour.

Officials of the Republic of Turkey were introduced to President Ilham Aliyev and members of the Azerbaijani delegation were introduced to President Abdullah Gul.

After that, the presidents of Azerbaijan and Turkey and their spouses Mehriban Aliyeva and Hayrunnisa Gul had a memorable photo taken.

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