His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, on Tuesday welcomed UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is on an official visit to Azerbaijan.

Upon the arrival of His Highness' convoy at the Zuğulba Presidential Palace in the capital Baku, an official reception ceremony was held, accompanied by His Excellency President Ilham Aliyev. A guard of honour saluted His Highness, followed by the playing of the national anthems of both the UAE and Azerbaijan.

His Highness the President then greeted senior Azerbaijani officials, including ministers and dignitaries.

His Excellency President Aliyev also met with members of the delegation accompanying His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during the visit, including His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court among other ministers and senior UAE officials.