President Nazarbayev officially welcomed in Baku [UPDATE / PHOTO]

By Azernews

An official welcome ceremony was held for President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev, who is on an official visit in Azerbaijan.

A guard of honor was arranged for the Kazakh President in the square decorated with the national flags of the two countries on April 3, Azertac reported.

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

Then, President Aliyev greeted President Nazarbayev. The chief of the guard of honor reported to the Kazakh president.

The national anthems of Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan were played.

President Aliyev and President Nazarbayev reviewed the guard of honor.

The Kazakh president saluted the Azerbaijani soldiers.

State and government officials of Azerbaijan were introduced to President Nursultan Nazarbayev, and members of the Kazakh delegation were introduced to President Ilham Aliyev.

The guard of honor marched in front of the presidents to the accompaniment of a military march. The Presidents posed for official photos.

Following the official welcome ceremony, President Aliyev and President Nazarbayev held a one-on-one meeting.