BEIJING, China, April 23. An official welcome
ceremony was held on April 23 for President of the Republic of
Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, who is on a state visit to the People’s
Republic of China, Trend reports.
A guard of honor was arranged for President Ilham Aliyev at a
square adorned with the national flags of both countries.
President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping and First
Lady Peng Liyuan welcomed President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and
First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva.
The Chinese delegation was introduced to President of the
Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, while the Azerbaijani
delegation was introduced to President of the People’s Republic of
China Xi Jinping.
The national anthems of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the
People’s Republic of China were performed.
The chief of the guard of honor reported to the Azerbaijani
President.
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev passed along the guard of
honor.
The heads of state posed together for photographs.
Will be updated
