Official welcoming ceremony of President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili was held

An official welcoming ceremony of President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili, 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 Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili.

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

The heads of state reviewed the guard of honor.

The President of Georgia saluted Azerbaijani soldiers.

Representatives of the state and government of Azerbaijan were introduced to President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili, while members of the Georgian 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 had their official picture taken.