Azerbaijani president, Turkish PM hold one on one meeting

An official welcoming ceremony was held on June 3 for Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey Binali Yildirim, who is on an official visit in Azerbaijan, Azertac reported.

A guard of honor was arranged for the Turkish Premier in the square decorated with the national flags of the two countries.

The chief of the guard of honor reported to President Ilham Aliyev.

President Aliyev and his spouse Mehriban Aliyeva welcomed Prime Minister Binali Yildirim and his spouse Semiha Yildirim.

The chief of the guard of honor reported to the Prime Minister of Turkey. The national anthems of Turkey and Azerbaijan were played.

President Aliyev and Premier Yildirim reviewed the guard of honor, then the PM saluted the Azerbaijani soldiers.

State and government officials of Azerbaijan were introduced to Binali Yildirim, and members of the Turkish delegation were introduced to President Aliyev.

The guard of honor marched in front of President Aliyev and Prime Minister Yildirim to the accompaniment of a military march.

President Aliyev, his spouse Mehriban Aliyeva, Binali Yildirim and his spouse Semiha Yildirim posed for official photos.

Later, President Aliyev and Premier Yildirim held a one-on-one meeting.

Successful development of brotherly and friendly relations between the two countries in all spheres was noted at the meeting.

The importance of Yildirim's visit to Azerbaijan - his first as the Turkish PM, was highlighted. It was also noted that this visit will contribute to the further development of relations.

During the meeting the sides exchanged views on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, economic cooperation and issues of mutual interest.