President Ilham Aliyev hosted an official dinner in honor of President of the European Council Donald Tusk (UPDATE)

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22.07.2015

17:40

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has hosted an official dinner in honor of President of the European Council Donald Tusk.

14:40

After the official welcoming ceremony, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of the European Council Donald Tusk have had an expanded meeting with participation of delegations.

After the expanded meeting, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of the European Council Donald Tusk have had a one-on-one meeting.

After the one-on-one meeting, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of the European Council Donald Tusk have made statements for the press.

They also responded to questions from journalists.

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10:58

An official welcoming ceremony for President of the European Council Donald Tusk has been held.

A guard of honor was arranged for the distinguished guest in the square decorated with the flags of Azerbaijan and the European Union.

The chief of the guard of honor reported to President Ilham Aliyev.

President Ilham Aliyev welcomed President of the European Council Donald Tusk.

The chief of the guard of honor reported to the President of the European Council.

The anthems of Azerbaijan and the European Union were played.

The presidents reviewed the guard of honor.

The President of the European Council saluted Azerbaijani soldiers.

State and government officials of Azerbaijan were introduced to President Donald Tusk, and members of the delegation of the European Union were introduced to President Ilham Aliyev.

The guard of honor marched in front of the presidents to the accompaniment of a military march.

The presidents posed for official photos.

/By AzerTac/