Official welcoming ceremony is arranged for President Ilham Aliyev in Rome

On a state visit to the Italian Republic, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev was officially welcomed in Rome, February 20.

President Ilham Aliyev arrived at the Quirinale Palace of Rome, accompanied by a cavalry.

A guard of honour was lined up in honour of the Azerbaijani President.

President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva were welcomed by Italian President Sergio Mattarella and his daughter Laura Mattarella.

State anthems of Azerbaijan and Italy were performed.

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

The presidents of Azerbaijan and Italy marched before the guard of honour.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva were photographed with Italian President Sergio Mattarella and his daughter Laura Mattarella.

The Azerbaijani delegation was presented to the Italian President, and the Italian delegation to the Azerbaijani President.