Official welcome ceremony was held for Ilham Aliyev at the residence of the President of Uzbekistan

Official welcome ceremony was held for President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev at the residence of the President of Uzbekistan. 

A guard of honor was lined up in front of the residence in honor of the President of Azerbaijan.

President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov greeted President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in front of his residence. 

Presidents entered the residence and had their photos taken in front of the state flags in the hall.

Then, the Presidents walked to the front of the residence.

The national anthems of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan were performed. 

The Brigade Commander of the guard of honor reported to President Ilham Aliyev.

The Presidents passed by the guard of honor.

President Islam Karimov introduced senior officials of Uzbekistan to President Ilham Aliyev.

President Ilham Aliyev introduced the members of the Azerbaijani delegation to President Islam Karimov. 

President Islam Karimov introduced the heads of the diplomatic representations and international organizations accredited in Uzbekistan to President Ilham Aliyev.