On September 16, an official welcoming ceremony was held in Shusha for the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

On September 16, an official welcoming ceremony was held in Shusha for the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. In the square where the national flags of both countries were flying, an honor guard was lined up in tribute to the President of the United Arab Emirates. President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan passed in front of the honor guard. The commander of the honor guard reported to the President of the United Arab Emirates. The national anthems of the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Azerbaijan were played. To the sounds of a military march, the honor guard marched past President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates.

Members of the Azerbaijani delegation were introduced to the President of the United Arab Emirates, and members of the UAE delegation were introduced to the President of Azerbaijan.

The heads of state posed for an official photograph.