12:38 - 7.07.2023

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July 7, Fineko/abc.az. An official welcome ceremony has today been held for Albanian President Bajram Begaj, who is on an official visit to Azerbaijan.

ABC.AZ reports that a guard of honor was arranged for the president of Albania in the square decorated with the national flags of the two countries.

President Ilham Aliyev welcomed his Albanian counterpart.

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

President Begaj saluted the Azerbaijani soldiers. Both presidents reviewed the guard of honor. The national anthems of Albania and Azerbaijan were played.

The delegation of Azerbaijan was introduced to the Albanian president, while the delegation of Albania was introduced to the Azerbaijani leader.

The guard of honor marched in front of President Aliyev and President Begaj to the accompaniment of a military march. The heads of state posed for official photos. President Aliyev’s one-on-one meeting with his Albanian counterpart has started.