The official welcoming ceremony of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is paying an official visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan, has been held.

The guard of honor was arranged in honor of the distinguished guest in a square decorated with state flags of the two states. The chief of the guard of honor delivered a report to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. President Ilham Aliyev met Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

The chief of the guard of honor delivered a report to the Turkish Prime Minister. National anthems of Turkey and Azerbaijan were played.

President Ilham Aliyev and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan reviewed the guard of honor. The Turkish Prime Minister saluted Azerbaijani soldiers.

Azerbaijani state and government officials were introduced to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, while members of the Turkish delegation were introduced to President Ilham Aliyev.

The guard of honor marched in front of the heads of state under the accompaniment of a military march.

The heads of state had their official picture taken.