Zelenskyy commends Azerbaijan's humanitarian, energy support for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed gratitude to Azerbaijan for its continued support of Ukraine during a meeting in Kyiv with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, where the sides discussed defence cooperation, economic ties, and regional security.

Zelenskyy shared details of the meeting on his official Telegram channel, noting that Bayramov's visit marked the Azerbaijani foreign minister's first trip to Ukraine since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, Caliber.Az reports per local media.

"I received Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov. This is the minister's first visit to Ukraine since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. He began his visit in Irpin, where he visited a school, a hospital, and a rehabilitation centre that receives assistance from Azerbaijan. We are deeply grateful that, during these difficult days for our country and our people, you found the opportunity to come and support us. Thank you for your solidarity with the Ukrainian people," Zelenskyy wrote.

The Ukrainian president said he briefed Bayramov on Russia's ongoing missile and drone attacks, the security situation in the Black Sea, and Moscow's blockade of grain export corridors.

The sides also discussed prospects for expanding high-level diplomatic engagement, strengthening defence cooperation, and enhancing economic collaboration, with particular focus on the energy, oil and gas, and agricultural sectors.

Expressing appreciation for Baku's assistance, Zelenskyy highlighted Azerbaijan's continued humanitarian and energy support for Ukraine.

"I am grateful to Azerbaijan for its support of Ukraine, its energy and humanitarian assistance, and its constructive dialogue," the Ukrainian president emphasized.

By Vafa Guliyeva