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 countries.
The chief of the guard of honor delivered a report to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and his wife Mehriban Aliyeva welcomed President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili and his wife Sandra Elisabeth Roelofs.
The chief of the guard of honor delivered a report to the President of Georgia.
National anthems of Georgia and the Republic of 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 President of Azerbaijan 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.
