Baku: An official welcome ceremony was held for Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, who arrived in the Republic of Azerbaijan for a state visit. A guard of honor was arranged for the Pakistani Prime Minister in the square decorated with the national flags of both countries. President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev welcomed Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the chief of the guard of honor reported to the Pakistani Prime Minister. The national anthems of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of Azerbaijan were played during the ceremony. The guard of honor marched in front of President Ilham Aliyev and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to the accompaniment of a military march.

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif posed for official photographs, marking the beginning of the state visit.