An official welcoming ceremony has today been held for President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko, who is on an official visit in Azerbaijan.

A guard of honor was arranged for the Ukrainian President in the square decorated with the national flags of the two countries.

The chief of the guard of honor reported to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev welcomed Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko.

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

The national anthems of Ukraine and Azerbaijan were played.

President Ilham Aliyev and President Petro Poroshenko reviewed the guard of honor.

President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko saluted the Azerbaijani soldiers.

State and government officials of the Republic of Azerbaijan were introduced to President Petro Poroshenko, and members of the Ukrainian 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.

President Ilham Aliyev and President Petro Poroshenko posed for official photos.