Official welcome ceremony held for Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Baku PHOTO/VIDEO

An official welcome ceremony has today been held for President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

A guard of honour was arranged for the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the square decorated with the national flags of the two countries.

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev welcomed President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Caliber.Az reports, citing the Azerbaijani president's press service.

The chief of the guard of honour reported to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

President Ilham Aliyev and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reviewed the guard of honour.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev saluted the Azerbaijani soldiers.

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

Members of the Azerbaijani delegation were introduced to the President of Kazakhstan, while members of the Kazakh delegation were introduced to the President of Azerbaijan.

The guard of honour marched in front of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the accompaniment of a military march.

The presidents posed for official photos.