The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, arrived in Rome on a working visit at the invitation of the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, on September 4, Caspian Energy Media reports with reference to the official website of the President of Azerbaijan.

A guard of honor was lined up at the Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino airport in Rome in honor of the head of state.

President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva were welcomed by Italian officials.