U.S. President Donald Trump has sent a congratulatory note on the occasion of Ukraine's 27th Independence Day, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko's press service said on Thursday.

Trump said in the note that the government of the United States will continue to work with Ukraine and support efforts to strengthen democratic institutions and rule of law, as well as help fight corruption and stimulate economic growth.

The U.S. president said the United States will always stand by Ukraine in times when it is defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity within internationally recognized borders, wishing the country a peaceful and productive year.