Present at the reception on invitation were delegations and delegates of various countries, international organizations, overseas compatriots participating in the exhibition and staff members of foreign embassies here.

On hand were Choe Thae Bok, secretary of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, Kim Jong Suk, chairperson of the Korean Committee for Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries who doubles as chairperson of the organizing committee of the exhibition, and others and officials concerned.

Speeches were made at the reception.