Official welcoming ceremony was organized for Ilham Aliyev in Singapore

An official welcoming ceremony has been organized at the Istana palace of Singapore for President Ilham Aliyev who is paying a state visit to the Republic of Singapore.

President of the Republic of Singapore Tony Tan welcomed the President of Azerbaijan.

A guard of honor was arranged in honor of President Ilham Aliyev in the square outside the palace decorated with the state flags of Azerbaijan and Singapore.

The chief of the guard of honor reported to the President of Azerbaijan.

National anthems of Azerbaijan and Singapore were played. 

The heads of state reviewed the guard of honor.

President Ilham Aliyev left a note in the Book of Distinguished Guests of the Istana palace.

Members of the Azerbaijani delegation were introduced to the President of Singapore, while state and government officials of Singapore were introduced to President Ilham Aliyev.