Official welcoming ceremony of the President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, was held

The official welcoming ceremony of the President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, who has come to the Republic of Azerbaijan on an official visit, has been held.

The guard of honor was arranged in honor of the distinguished guest in a square decorated with the flags of Azerbaijan and the European Union.

The chief of the guard of honor delivered a report to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev welcomed the President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy.

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

The Presidents reviewed the guard of honor.

The President of the European Council saluted Azerbaijani soldiers.

Representatives of the state and government of Azerbaijan were introduced to the President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, while members of the European Union delegation were introduced to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.

The guard of honor marched in front of the Presidents under the accompaniment of a military march.

The Presidents posed for an official photograph.