Pyongyang, November 1 (KCNA) -- The Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea hosted a reception for an Italian delegation of assemblymen from different political parties at Pyongyang Koryo Hotel on Tuesday.

Present there on invitation were the Italian delegation headed by Mauro Del Vecchio, senator from the Democratic Party of Italy, and a staff member of the Italian embassy in Pyongyang.

Secretary Kim Yong Il and other officials of the Central Committee of the WPK attended.

Kim Yong Il in his speech expressed thanks to the assemblymen from different political parties of Italy for their efforts to develop the bilateral relations.

He expressed belief that they would make more positive efforts for friendship between the two countries.

Mauro Del Vecchio in his speech expressed deep thanks for big efforts for the delegation's successful visit.

He expressed belief that the friendly relations between Italy and the DPRK would grow stronger.