Official welcoming ceremony held for Venezuelan president in Baku

By  Trend

An official welcoming ceremony was held in Baku Oct.22 for Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro, who is on an official visit to Azerbaijan.

A guard of honor was lined up for Venezuela’s president at the square decorated with national flags of the two countries.

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

President Aliyev welcomed President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro.

The chief of the guard of honor reported to Venezuela’s president.

The national anthems of Venezuela and Azerbaijan were played.

President Aliyev and President Maduro reviewed the guard of honor.

Venezuelan president saluted the Azerbaijani soldiers.

State and government officials of Azerbaijan were introduced to President Madura, and members of the Venezuelan delegation were introduced to President Ilham Aliyev.

The guard of honor marched in front of President Ilham Aliyev and President Maduro to the accompaniment of a military march.

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro posed for official photos.