Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- A solemn ceremony of the official welcoming of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan was held at the Kuksaroy residence.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President Emomali Rahmon took the podium. The national anthems of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan were played.

The honor guard company marched in front of the heads of state.

The ceremony was attended by members of the official delegations of the two countries.