Present there were Kim Yong Nam, Choe Ryong Hae, Kim Ki Nam, Choe Thae Bok, Ro Tu Chol and Kim Yong Jin, vice-premier of the Cabinet, Ri Yong Su, department director of the C.C., the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), officials of working people's organizations, officials concerned, anti-Japanese revolutionary fighters, mothers who have devoted themselves to the upbringing of children and the drive for the prosperity of the country, wives of servicepersons, labor innovators, officials and other exemplary women. Jong Hui Ja, head of the delegation of the Korean Democratic Women's Union in Japan, Chon Jae Ryon, head of the delegation of Korean women in China, Jong Il Sim, head of the delegation of Korean women in Russia, and overseas Korean women are also present.

Its participants observed a moment's silence in memory of leader Kim Jong Il.

Kim Ki Nam, member of the Political Bureau and secretary of the C.C, the WPK, made a congratulatory speech.

He said that the arduous and glorious path covered by the country records the feats the mothers of the DPRK performed by dedicating their all to the great cause for the country and the nation by linking their life with the destiny of the country and the revolution.

While taking the unprecedentedly arduous road of revolution, the mothers of the DPRK deeply grasped the truth that great Generalissimos Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il represent justice and victory and that they feel honored if they can share joy, sorrow or hardship with the Generalissimos, he noted, and went on:

Female Chollima rider depicted on the Statue of Chollima, a symbol of heroic Korea, which has shed its rays down through generations, features all mothers of the DPRK who displayed indomitable faith and heroic spirit in all fields in response to the call of the Party and the country.

The mothers, who could hardly be freed from the burden of household chores for centuries, emerged powerful creators of the times and history. This history of landmark turn is associated with the lifetime indefatigable efforts of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il who led them every step of their way, attaching greater importance to their wisdom and strength than anybody else.

It is the hope of the WPK to see the mothers learn from the noble example of patriotism set by Kim Jong Il and make creations reflecting Korean women's wisdom and spirit in various parts of the country.

The meeting discussed the tasks before the mothers and women to creditably discharge their mission for the prosperity of the country and harmony and happiness of society and families and the ways to do so.

Ro Song Sil, chairwoman of the Central Committee of the Democratic Women's Union of Korea, made a report there.

Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il wisely led the mothers and other women to fulfill the mission and duty they assumed before the times and revolution, she said, adding:

Under the Songun leadership of the Party they have made a great contribution to the upbringing of children and the building of a thriving nation through their efforts to fulfill their responsibility and mission for society and families.

Korean women in Japan and other overseas Korean women including mothers are giving stead continuity to Kim Il Sung's nation, showing great sincerity for the prosperity of the socialist homeland.

She called upon all mothers and women to single-mindedly remain loyal to the idea and leadership of the dear respected Marshal Kim Jong Un and thus discharge their sacred responsibility and mission for the times and the revolution.

Then followed speeches.

A congratulatory group of the Korean Children's Union entered the venue of the meeting and recited a congratulatory poem "Congratulations on the mothers' meeting".