Today, on May 24, an official welcoming ceremony for the head of Singapore was held at the Kuksaroy residence, the presidential press service reported.

A guard of honor was lined up on the square in front of the residence.

“President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev warmly welcomed the distinguished guest and invited her to the pedestal. The military band played the national anthems of the two countries. The presidents walked around the guard of honor and greeted the members of the official delegations,” the report reads.

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