Moldovan president officially welcomed in Baku [UPDATE]

By Azernews

An official welcome ceremony was held on June 22 for President of Moldova Igor Dodon, who is on an official visit in Azerbaijan.

A guard of honor was arranged for the Moldovan president in the square decorated with the national flags of the two countries, Azertac reported.

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

President Aliyev greeted President Dodon.

The national anthems of Moldova and Azerbaijan were played. President Aliyev and President Dodon reviewed the guard of honor.

State and government officials of Azerbaijan were introduced to President Dodon, and members of the Moldovan delegation were introduced to President Aliyev.

The guard of honor marched in front of the presidents to the accompaniment of a military march.

President Aliyev and President Dodon then posed for official photos.

Following the official welcome ceremony, President Aliyev and President Dodon held a one-on-one meeting. Later, the Presidents held a meeting in an expanded format.

Following the ceremony of signing documents, President Aliyev and President Dodon have made press statements.

An official dinner reception was later hosted on behalf of President Aliyev in honor of President of the Republic of Moldova Igor Dodon.