On September 30, an official welcoming ceremony was held for the President of the Republic of Italy, Sergio Mattarella, who arrived on an official visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Axar.az reports that a guard of honor was lined up in honor of the Italian President on the square where the national flags of both countries were waving.

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev welcomed the President of Italy Sergio Mattarella.

The head of the guard of honor reported to the President of Italy.

The national anthems of the Republic of Italy and the Republic of Azerbaijan were played.

The guard of honor passed in front of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Italy Sergio Mattarella to the sounds of a military march.