Present there on invitation was the delegation led by Deputy Leader Kanawat Wasinsungworn.

Secretary Kim Yong Il and other officials concerned were present there.

Kim Yong Il said that President Kim Il Sung met friends of Thailand several times, consolidating the friendly ties between the two countries.

The two peoples formed the friendly and cooperation relations and favorably developed them on the principle of mutual respect and equality.

Kim said the DPRK would make positive efforts to boost the friendly and cooperative relations between the two parties and peoples in the idea of independence, peace and friendship.

Kanawat Wasinsungworn said in his speech that he was glad to visit the DPRK, expressing thanks to the Korean people's hospitality.

The increasing exchange of high-level delegations between the two countries shows the friendly relations in political and other fields.

He expressed his willingness to continue to develop the friendly ties between the two countries.