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☕ Afternoon briefing on May 7
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.

Party chief attends military parade marking 80th anniversary of Victory over Fascism in Kazakhstan
The event, broadcast live across the capital and major cities via public LED screen, also saw the presence of President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

Vietnamese Party leader visits Kazakhstan’s Ethno-Village
Etno-Aul vividly portrays the life and culture of the Kazakh nomads. Located near the Kazanat horse racing track in the capital of Astana, the complex spans approximately 2,500 square metres and includes 30 traditional yurts designed in an ancient style, offering visitors an authentic experience of nomadic life.

State President requests naval force resolutely defend national sovereignty over seas, islands
The naval force must build a lean, strong, revolutionary, elite, and modern force; effectively integrate national defence, security, foreign affairs, and economic activities; proactively study and propose solutions for maritime economic development; and efficiently implement economic-defence projects and programmes at sea.

Lawmakers look into amendments to 2013 Constitution
The revisions must be based on a thorough review and practical assessment of the implementation of the Constitution and related laws, particularly those governing the structure of the state apparatus.

Russia’s 80th anniversary of Great Patriotic War triumph celebrated in Hanoi
Vietnam always remembers the great support of the State and people of the former Soviet Union and Russia today during the resistance wars as well as the present cause of national construction and defence.

Party leader’s visit hoped to foster Vietnam- Azerbaijan political trust
With a strong foundation of friendship and growing mutual interests, the state visit by Party General Secretary To Lam is poised to elevate Vietnam–Azerbaijan relations to new heights - in line with the aspirations and benefit of both nations, for global peace and stability.

Azerbaijani President hails Vietnamese Party chief’s visit as vital impetus for bilateral ties
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev expressed confidence that Party General Secretary To Lam’s visit will serve as a vital impetus for enhancing cooperation and opening new horizons for bilateral relations, based on friendship and mutual respect.

☀️ Morning digest on May 7
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.

Party leader meets with Kazakhstan’s lower house speaker
Koshanov affirmed Vietnam is an important partner of Kazakhstan in Southeast Asia, noting that all six political parties in Kazakhstan's lower house unanimously support the relations with Vietnam.

Party General Secretary attends Vietnam–Kazakhstan friendship concert
The concert was not only an expression of goodwill between the people of both nations but also a vivid demonstration of mutual respect and profound friendship between their leaders.

Party chief urges promotion of five key "connections" in Vietnam–Kazakhstan cooperation
Looking toward the future, the Party chief noted that the Strategic Partnership should be implemented through substantive and effective cooperation, thereby becoming a model of South-South collaboration between Southeast Asia and Central Asia.

Vietnamese Party leader meets with Kazakh PM in Astana
PM Bektenov stressed Vietnam is Kazakhstan's most important and reliable partner in Southeast Asia and expressed his confidence that the Party chief's ongoing visit with the upgrade of the bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership is a historic milestone would inject fresh momentum into the traditional friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries.

Party chief’s Kazakhstan visit opens up strategic space for cooperation: Deputy PM
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son said despite geographical distance, Vietnam and Kazakhstan have maintained strong traditional friendship and multi-faceted cooperation, which has grown robustly and effectively in recent years, especially in the fields of economy, trade, and investment.

PM Pham Minh Chinh receives ITLOS President Tomas Heidar
PM Chinh affirmed that the sea is the most important space for Vietnam's survival, livelihood, and development.

Vietnamese Prime Minister holds phone talks with Australian counterpart
PM Pham Minh Chinh suggested Vietnam and Australia capitalise on existing multilateral trade frameworks to overcome common challenges, affirming Vietnam's readiness to discuss a bilateral trade and investment agreement to achieve the goal of raising bilateral trade to 20 billion USD and doubling two-way investment.

Nasdaq seeks to strengthen cooperation with Vietnamese government, businesses
Vice Chairman of the Nasdaq Bob McCooey voiced hope that more reputable and large-scale Vietnamese companies would list on the Nasdaq in the near future.

Vietnam, Kazakhstan issue joint statement on establishment of strategic partnership
Leaders of the two countries agreed that developing and deepening the Vietnam - Kazakhstan relations are in accordance with the common interests of the two peoples, significantly contributing to ensuring peace, stability and development in the region and the world; agreed to elevate the bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership and to continue to boost cooperation

Vietnam, Kazakhstan upgrade bilateral ties to strategic partnership
The two leaders exchanged their notes on orientations to foster the bilateral ties and agreed on specific measures to develop cooperative ties in a deeper and more substantive and effective manner, while discussing regional and international issues of mutual concern.

Sri Lankan President concludes state visit to Vietnam
The state visit underscored the commitment of Vietnam and Sri Lanka to cherish their longstanding friendship and expand all-around cooperation.