Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Today, a solemn ceremony of the official meeting of the President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko took place at the Kuksaroy residence.

In the square, decorated with the state flags of Uzbekistan and Belarus, a guard of honor was lined up in honor of the distinguished guest.

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev warmly greeted the Belarusian leader and invited him to the podium. The national anthems of the two countries were played.

The heads of state walked around the guard of honor and greeted members of the official delegations.

After taking photographs together, negotiations began at the highest level.