Official welcome ceremony held in Baku for President of Laos

An official welcome ceremony was held in Baku on October 13 for Thongloun Sisoulith, President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

Operativ Media reports that a guard of honor was lined up in the square decorated with the national flags of both countries to honor the Lao President.

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev welcomed President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith.

The commander of the guard of honor reported to the Lao President.

The national anthems of the Lao People's Democratic Republic and the Republic of Azerbaijan were played.

The guard of honor marched past Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith to the accompaniment of a military march.

Members of the Azerbaijani delegation were presented to President Thongloun Sisoulith, while members of the Lao delegation were presented to President Ilham Aliyev.

Finally, the heads of state posed for an official photograph.