Baku: An official welcome ceremony was held in Baku for President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella, who arrived in the Republic of Azerbaijan for an official visit. A guard of honor was arranged for the President of Italy in the square decorated with the national flags of both countries. President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev welcomed President Sergio Mattarella warmly, and the chief of the guard of honor reported to the Italian President.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the national anthems of the Italian Republic and the Republic of Azerbaijan were played during the ceremony. The guard of honor marched in front of President Ilham Aliyev and President Sergio Mattarella to the accompaniment of a military march. This official welcoming ceremony marks the commencement of President Mattarella’s official visit to Azerbaijan.