Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has extended his gratitude to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for the latter’s greetings on Ukraine’s Independence Day.

In a statement on ‘X’, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine values the friendly relations and cooperation with Sri Lanka, based on mutual respect and a shared commitment to peace and prosperity. 

“We are confident that our relations hold potential for further development, bringing benefits to both nations,” he added. 

In a letter addressed to the Ukrainian President, extending his greetings for Ukraine’s Independence Day, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said he is confident the longstanding bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two nations will continue to deepen their shared pursuit of peace, progress, and prosperity for their people. 

“It is my earnest hope that the challenges and hardships presently confronted by Ukraine would be resolved soon, restoring peace, harmony and stability of the country,” President Dissanayake added. (Newswire)

I thank President @anuradisanayake for the warm and sincere greetings on Ukraine’s Independence Day. Ukraine values the friendly relations and cooperation with Sri Lanka, based on mutual respect and a shared commitment to peace and prosperity. We are confident that our relations… pic.twitter.com/3SzKMJuG3y

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) August 24, 2025

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine would be grateful to Sri Lanka for more active support in ensuring a just and lasting peace in the country based on the UN Charter and international law.

President Zelenskyy made the remark during a meeting held on Monday (24 Mar) after receiving the credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Ukraine.

The President congratulated the newly appointed Sri Lankan Ambassador on the beginning of diplomatic missions in Ukraine and expressed hope for the activation of cooperation between the countries.

During his conversation with the Sri Lankan Ambassador, the President noted that Ukraine is holding constructive negotiations with the United States and is ready to do everything possible to achieve peace as soon as possible. 

Our country has proposed steps that would lay the necessary foundation for further negotiations and expects support for this position from other states.

The President also mentioned that Ukraine is interested in developing bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade, education, food security, and medical rehabilitation. (Newswire)

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