An official welcome ceremony has been held for President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, who is on an official visit in the Republic of Azerbaijan.

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

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev greeted President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon.

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

President Ilham Aliyev and President Emomali Rahmon reviewed the guard of honor.

The President of Tajikistan saluted Azerbaijani soldiers.

The national anthems of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Azerbaijan were played.

State and government officials of Azerbaijan were introduced to President Emomali Rahmon and members of the Tajik 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 of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon posed for official photos.