BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 6. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Ceyhun Bayramov discussed the current state and future development of the Azerbaijan-Ukraine strategic partnership, as well as defense cooperation, energy ties and regional security during a meeting in Kyiv.
The meeting took place as part of Bayramov's official visit to Ukraine, Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry said in a post on its official X account.
According to the ministry, the two sides reviewed the current state of the Azerbaijan-Ukraine strategic partnership and prospects for its further development.
They also stressed the importance of strengthening bilateral strategic ties as Azerbaijan and Ukraine prepare to mark the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations next year.
Bayramov reaffirmed Azerbaijan's consistent support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.
Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude to President Ilham Aliyev and the Azerbaijani government for the humanitarian assistance provided to Ukraine.
Earlier, the Ukrainian president also shared details of the meeting on his official Telegram channel.
“I received Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Ceyhun Bayramov. This is the minister's first visit to Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion. He began his trip in Irpin, where he visited a school, a hospital and a rehabilitation center supported by Azerbaijan.
We are deeply grateful that, during these difficult days for our country and our people, you came to Ukraine to express your support. Thank you for your solidarity with our people,” Zelenskyy wrote.
According to the Ukrainian president, the two sides also discussed Russia's continued strikes against Ukraine, the security situation in the Black Sea and the impact of Russia's blockade of grain export routes.
“We discussed high-level diplomatic contacts, defense cooperation, as well as economic cooperation in the energy, oil and gas, and agricultural sectors. I am grateful to Azerbaijan for its support, including energy and humanitarian assistance, and for maintaining a constructive dialogue,” Zelenskyy added.
