An official welcoming ceremony of President of the Republic of Bulgaria Georgi Parvanov, 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 Bulgaria Georgi Parvanov.
The chief of the guard of honor delivered a report to the President of Bulgaria. National anthems of Bulgaria and Azerbaijan were played.
The heads of state reviewed the guard of honor.
The President of the Republic of Bulgaria saluted Azerbaijani soldiers.
Representatives of the state and government of Azerbaijan were introduced to President of Bulgaria Georgi Parvanov, while members of the Bulgarian 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.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and President of Bulgaria Georgi Parvanov had their official picture taken.
