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On February 19, the official welcoming ceremony of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev took place in the Palace of the President of the Republic of Turkiye - Kulliye.

Axar.az reports that the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev arrived at the Palace of the President of Turkiye accompanied by a cavalry detachment.

An honour guard was lined up in honour of President Ilham Aliyev on the square in front of the palace.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.

In honour of President Ilham Aliyev, the national anthems of Azerbaijan and Turkiye were played accompanied by volleys from cannons.

The heads of state passed in front of the honour guard.

President Ilham Aliyev greeted the honour guard.

The head of the honour guard reported to the President of Azerbaijan.

Officials of Turkiye were presented to President Ilham Aliyev, and members of the Azerbaijani delegation were presented to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Then an official photo was taken.