Present there were mediapersons in Pyongyang, officials concerned, diplomatic envoys of different countries and staff members of foreign embassies here.

On hand were officials of the Cuban embassy.

Cuban Ambassador Jose Manuel Galego Montano spoke there.

He referred to brisk activities being underway to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the victory in Playa Giron battle and the 6th Congress of the Communist Party of Cuba.

Cuba has opposed the U.S. blockade against it and made strenuous efforts for the release of five Cuban patriots held in U.S. prison for no proper reason, he said.

And he answered questions put by journalists.

They saw a Cuban documentary film.