The official welcoming ceremony of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, who is paying an official visit to the Republic of Serbia, has been held.

The guard of honor was arranged in honor of the President of Azerbaijan outside the Serbia Chamber where state flags of the two countries were hoisted.

Serbian President Boris Tadic met Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.

National anthems of Azerbaijan and Serbia were played.

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

Then the heads of state inspected the guard of honor.

Serbian state and government officials were introduced to President Ilham Aliyev and members of the Azerbaijani delegation were introduced to President Boris Tadic.

The heads of state had an official photo taken.