August 25, Colombo (LNW): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed his appreciation to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of Sri Lanka for his warm greetings on the occasion of Ukraine’s Independence Day.
Taking to social media platform ‘X’, President Zelenskyy acknowledged the gesture, stating that Ukraine values its friendly relations and cooperation with Sri Lanka—relations grounded in mutual respect and a shared commitment to peace and prosperity.
He further noted the potential for deeper bilateral engagement, saying, “We are confident that our relations hold potential for further development, bringing benefits to both nations.”
President Dissanayake, in a formal message to mark the 33rd anniversary of Ukraine’s independence from the Soviet Union, reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s goodwill towards the Ukrainian people. He expressed hope that the longstanding ties between the two countries would continue to flourish in the spirit of friendship and mutual understanding.
In his letter, the Sri Lankan President also extended his solidarity with Ukraine during its ongoing challenges, stating, “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.”
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
