Shavkat Mirziyoyev solemnly welcomes Vladimir Putin at Kuksaroy residence (photos)

On the square in front of the residence, the national flags of the two countries were raised and an honor guard lined up.

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev warmly welcomed the high-ranking guest and invited him to the podium. National anthems were played. Under the sound of a military band, the leaders passed in front of the honor guard and greeted the members of the official delegations.

After taking a joint photo, the small-scale negotiations of the heads of state began.