Azerbaijani president embarks on state visit to Kazakhstan: LIVE UPDATED

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev is paying a state visit to Kazakhstan at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Caliber.Az reports.

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The Kazakh presidential press service shared footage of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's arrival in Astana.

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President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan arrived in Kazakhstan on October 20 for a state visit at the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Caliber.Az reports, citing President Aliyev's press service.

At Astana International Airport, Aliyev was greeted with a honor guard. The two presidents reviewed the ceremonial march together.

An honor guard was lined up to welcome Ilham Aliyev at Astana International Airport. The head of state was greeted by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The honor guard marched past the presidents to the sounds of a military march.

As previously reported by the press service of the President of Kazakhstan (Akorda), high-level talks will be held during the visit. The heads of state will also participate in a meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council and a Kazakh-Azerbaijani business forum.

Ahead of his visit to Kazakhstan, Ilham Aliyev gave an exclusive interview to Kazinform, in which he discussed the high level of political dialogue between the two countries, the rapid development of cooperation in transport, logistics, and oil and gas, as well as prospects for joint work in green energy and initiatives within the Organization of Turkic States.

By Khagan Isayev