Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev yesterday welcomed UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan….reports Asian Lite News
His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, yesterday 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 shook hands with members of the delegation of 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; H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Presidential Court; Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for National Security; Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President; Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure; Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology; Mohamed Hassan Al Suwaidi, Minister of Investment; Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State; Mohammed Murad Al Balushi, UAE Ambassador to Azerbaijan; and a number of senior UAE officials.
The UAE President also attended a dinner banquet hosted by President Aliyev in honour of His Highness and the accompanying delegation.
Tomb of National Leader
President Sheikh Mohamed also visited the tomb of the national leader of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev, the founder of modern Azerbaijan, where His Highness laid a wreath. His Highness also visited the Martyrs’ Lane, placing a wreath at the Eternal Flame Memorial.
Accompanying His Highness during his visit to the tomb and Martyrs’ Lane were His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court; His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; and Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Presidential Court.
Welcoming His Highness upon his arrival were Eldar Azizov, Mayor of Baku, and a number of senior officials.