The summit brought together heads of state and government from 120 non-aligned countries including Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, high-ranking delegates and representatives of various international organizations, etc.

Egyptian President Muhammad Morsi, chairman of the 15th NAM summit, declared the summit open and made a report on the activities of the NAM for the last three years.

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, president of Iran, was elected chairman of the 16th NAM summit.

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad made an inaugural speech.

He said the 16th NAM summit marks an important occasion in injecting fresh vitality into the NAM, underscoring the need to respect the will of the people in managing the world and establish a new international order as required by the present situation.

The floor was taken by high-ranking officials of various countries and international organizations.