Ukraine's Zelenskyy expresses gratitude to President Ilham Aliyev

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for his warm congratulations on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence.

In his post on X, Zelenskyy praised Baku's firm stance in support of his country's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

"Azerbaijan’s position on Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity has always been firm and therefore always much appreciated. Together, we keep building on our time-tested economic cooperation, breaking new ground in energy and security, and lending a helping hand to each other when needed. I am convinced that the friendship, mutual respect, and strategic partnership between Ukraine and Azerbaijan will continue to strengthen," the Ukrainian president wrote.

Thank you, President @presidentaz, for your warm congratulations on the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence. Azerbaijan’s position on Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity has always been firm and therefore always much appreciated. Together, we keep building on… pic.twitter.com/Eb2V2aaSMT
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) August 25, 2026