In a post on his X social media account, Zelensky praised Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's congratulations on Ukraine's Independence Day, News.Az reports.
"I highly appreciate President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev’s congratulations on Ukraine's Independence Day and his respect for Ukraine and Ukrainians. Dear President, Ukraine and Azerbaijan have always supported each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity. We are very thankful to friendly Azerbaijan for its humanitarian and other support. We look forward to developing our strategic partnership for the benefit of our nations," Zelensky wrote.
I highly appreciate President of Azerbaijan İlham Aliyev’s @presidentaz congratulations on Ukraine's Independence Day and his respect for Ukraine and Ukrainians. Dear President, Ukraine and Azerbaijan have always supported each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity. We… pic.twitter.com/7ORbFcX2l7
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) August 24, 2025