Azerbaijani President welcomes his Congolese counterpart in Baku PHOTO

An official welcome ceremony has been held for President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso who arrived in the Republic of Azerbaijan for an official visit.

A guard of honour was arranged for the Congolese President in the square decorated with the national flags of the two countries, Azertag reports.

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev welcomed President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso.

The chief of the guard of honour reported to the Congolese President.

President Denis Sassou Nguesso saluted the Azerbaijani soldiers.

The heads of state reviewed the guard of honour.

The state anthems of the Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Azerbaijan were played.

The delegation of Azerbaijan was introduced to the Congolese President, while the delegation of the Republic of the Congo was introduced to the President of Azerbaijan.

The guard of honour marched in front of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso to the accompaniment of a military march.

The presidents posed for official photos.