An official welcoming ceremony of President of Uzbekistan held at Al-Ittihadiya palace (photos)

An honor guard lined up in the square in front of the palace in honor of the high-ranking guest.

The President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, warmly welcomed the leader of Uzbekistan and invited him to a special podium.

The national anthems of the two countries were played by the military orchestra.

Then the heads of state inspected the guard of honor and greeted the members of the official delegations.

After a joint photo session, high-level bilateral talks began.