ISTANBUL 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday said his country is looking forward to enhancing its "strategic partnership" with Azerbaijan.

"We look forward to developing our strategic partnership for the benefit of our nations," Zelenskyy wrote on US social media company X.

He expressed appreciation to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for his "congratulations on Ukraine's Independence Day and his respect for Ukraine and Ukrainians."

Addressing Aliyev, Zelenskyy said Kyiv and Baku have consistently supported each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, and Ukraine is "thankful" to "friendly Azerbaijan" for its humanitarian and other forms of support.

In his congratulatory message to Zelenskyy, Aliyev said his country will continue to provide the necessary humanitarian support and assistance to the friendly people of Ukraine.