Official welcoming ceremony held for Italian President in Azerbaijan

Baku. 18 July. REPORT.AZ/ The official welcoming ceremony of the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, who is on an official visit in Azerbaijan, has been held on July 18.

Report informs, a guard of honor was arranged for the Italian President in the square where the flags of the two countries were waved.

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has greeted  Italian President Sergio Mattarella.

The chief of the guard of honor reported to Italian president.

President Ilham Aliyev and President Sergio Mattarella reviewed the guard of honor.

Italian president saluted the Azerbaijani soldiers.

The national anthems of Italy and Azerbaijan were played.

State and government officials of Azerbaijan were introduced to President Sergio Mattarella, and members of the Italian delegation were introduced to President Ilham Aliyev.

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