An official welcoming ceremony for President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain, who is paying an official visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan, has been held.

A guard of honor was arranged for the distinguished guest in a square decorated with the national 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 the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain.

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

National anthems of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of Azerbaijan were played.

The heads of state reviewed the guard of honor.

The President of Pakistan saluted Azerbaijani soldiers.

State and government officials of the Republic of Azerbaijan were introduced to President Mamnoon Hussain and members of the delegation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 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.