CRI听力:Chinese President Xi Jinping Meets Foreign Leaders ahead of V Day

One of the first leaders to arrive ahead of Thursday's events is Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev.

Xi Jinping has taken time to express appreciation for the role the former Soviet Union played in helping China through the war.

"70 years ago, the Chinese people won the victory in the tough war against Japanese aggression, making great contributions to the world's anti-Fascism campaign. We will never forget the selfless support and assistance given by Kazakhstan and other former Soviet states. The war-tested friendship between us will be carried forward."

It's Nazarbayev's first official state visit to China after being reelected as Kazakhstan's president.

The two leaders have also discussed regional issues, including climate change, food security and information security.

Both have also agreed to expedite the construction of a major crude oil and natural gas pipeline project between the two countries.

Consultations are also to begin on how to allocate water resources on trans-boundary rivers.

Meanwhile, Xi Jinping has also sat down for talks with Laotian President Choummaly Sayasone.

"China and Laos were both victims in World War Two. Both peoples joined hands to fight aggression and work for national independence. China hopes to contribute even more to world peace and development together with Laos and other countries."

President Xi Jinping has also met with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni.

"China and Cambodia are friendly neighbors and brothers. We cherish our traditional friendship that has withstood the test of time and changes in the international situation. We are ready to maintain high-level contacts with the country in various forms, and boost cooperation in key areas."

Xi Jinping has also met with Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic, with the two vowing to work more closely through the Silk Road initiative.

Around 30 heads of state, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and South Korean President Park Geun-hye, will attend the military parade that is set to take place this Thursday morning in Beijing.

For CRI, I'm Qi Zhi.