The official welcoming ceremony for President Ilham Aliyev, who is paying an official visit to the Republic of Austria, has been held in Vienna.
The guard of honor was arranged for the President of Azerbaijan in the square in front of the Hofburg Palace, which was decorated with state flags of the two countries.
President of the Republic of Austria Heinz Fischer and his wife Margit Fischer warmly welcomed President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and his wife Mehriban Aliyeva.
The chief the guard of honor reported to the President of Azerbaijan.
National anthems of Azerbaijan and Austria were played.
The heads of state reviewed the guard of honor.
State and government officials of Austria were introduced to President Ilham Aliyev, while members of the Azerbaijani delegation were introduced to President Heinz Fischer.
Presidents and their wives posed for official photos.
