Seoul welcomes Shavkat Mirziyoyev
![](https://brightuzbekistan.uz//data/uploads/module/news/posts//2208/1200x670/61bc187989a8e.jpg)
Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, paid a state visit to the Republic of Korea on December 16.
A solemn welcome ceremony was performed at the airport in Seoul. In reverence of the high-ranking guest, a guard of honor was assembled, and artillery shells were fired.
Hong Nam - Ki, Korea’s Deputy Prime Minister accompanied by other officials welcomed the Uzbek President by the airplane.
The main events of the summit - bilateral meetings and talks - will take place today, December 17