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Reception Given to Mark Anniversary of DPRK-Russia Agreement

Pyongyang, March 19 (KCNA) -- The Korean Committee for Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries and the DPRK-Russia Friendship Association Thursday hosted a reception at Okryu Restaurant on the occasion of the 66th anniversary of the conclusion of the agreement on economic and cultural cooperation between the DPRK and the Russian Federation.

Present on invitation were Alexandr Matsegora, Russian ambassador to the DPRK, and staff members of his embassy.

Present there were Kim Jong Suk, chairwoman of the Korean Committee for Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries, Kim Jin Bom, vice-chairman of the same committee who doubles as chairman of the DPRK-Russia Friendship Association, Ri Kwang Gun, vice-minister of External Economic Relations, Kim In Bom, vice-minister of Culture who doubles as director-general of the General Bureau of Films, and other officials concerned.