The official welcoming ceremony of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, who is on an official visit to the Republic of Italy, was held on February 20.

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

The Azerbaijani and Italian state anthems were played.

The head of the guard of honor gave a report to the head of state.

The Azerbaijani and Italian Presidents passed by the guard of honor.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, Italian President Sergio Mattarella and his daughter Laura Mattarella took a joint photo.

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