Uzbek president arranges official welcome ceremony for Azerbaijani president in Tashkent [PHOTO/VIDEO]

An official welcome ceremony has been held for Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at Kuksaroy Residence in Tashkent, Azernews reports, citing Azertac.

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

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev welcomed Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.

The state anthems of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan were played.

The chief of the guard of honor reported to the Azerbaijani President.

President Ilham Aliyev saluted the Uzbek soldiers.

The presidents reviewed the guard of honor.

State and government officials of Uzbekistan were introduced to President Ilham Aliyev, while members of the Azerbaijani delegation were introduced to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

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