Poroshenko: Issue of territorial integrity unites Azerbaijan and Ukraine more tightly

Baku. 7 April. REPORT.AZ/ President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has hailed his country`s relations with Azerbaijan in his letter to President Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, Report informs.

“Dating back to the times of the Ukrainian People's Republic and Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, our relations mark successful cooperation based on strong friendship and mutual understanding between our historic states.”

“It is with great pleasure that I emphasize that over the course of these 25 years of the modern stage of our bilateral ties the cooperation between Ukraine and the Republic of Azerbaijan has reached the level of strategic partnership. Our state are demonstrating eagerness to achieve high dynamics of political dialogue, deepen the bilateral cooperation and add pragmatism to relations in all areas of mutual interest,” Petro Poroshenko said.

“Current challenges unite us more tightly as regards the issues of protection of independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the two states. We in Ukraine feel and highly appreciate the relevant position of Azerbaijan. For our part, we have always supported and will continue to support the people of Azerbaijan. In particular, we are ready to increase mutual support through speeding up joint efforts on the international arena.”

“I am confident that your visit to Ukraine will be an important stage in the relations between our states and that Ukraine-Azerbaijan cooperation will continue to strengthen on the basis of mutual confidence, respect and sincerity in the best interests of the peoples of the two countries,” the Ukrainian leader added.