A formal welcome ceremony was held in honour of President Asif Ali Zardari in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan.

The Kyrgyz President welcomed President Asif Ali Zardari upon his arrival at the ceremony. 

On the occasion, national anthems of both countries were played.

President Asif Ali Zardari was presented with a guard of honour by a smartly turned-out contingent of the Kyrgyz armed forces. The President inspected the guard of honour.

Later, the two leaders introduced their respective delegations to each other.