BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 24. An official welcome ceremony has been held for President of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov who arrived in the Republic of Azerbaijan on a state visit, TurkicWorld reports.

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

Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan, welcomed Sadyr Zhaparov, President of Kyrgyzstan.

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

President Sadyr Zhaparov saluted the Azerbaijani soldiers.

The heads of state reviewed the guard of honor.

The state anthems of the Republics of Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan were played.

The delegation of Azerbaijan was introduced to the President of Kyrgyzstan, while the delegation of Kyrgyzstan was introduced to the President of Azerbaijan.

The guard of honor marched in front of the Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov to the accompaniment of a military march.

The presidents posed for official photos.