An official welcoming ceremony of President of the Republic of Hungary Pal Schmitt, 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.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev welcomed President of the Republic of Hungary Pal Schmitt.

The chief of the guard of honor delivered a report to the President of Hungary. National anthems of Hungary and Azerbaijan were played.

The heads of state reviewed the guard of honor.

The President of the Republic of Hungary saluted Azerbaijani soldiers.

Representatives of the state and government of Azerbaijan were introduced to President of Hungary Pal Schmitt, while members of the Hungarian delegation were introduced to Azerbaijani 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 and their wives had their official picture taken.