Present there on invitation were personages of the government, political parties, parliament and social circles of Belarus.

Officials of the DPRK Foreign Ministry and several units staying in Belarus took part in the ceremony.

A department director of the Foreign Ministry of Belarus said the inauguration of the DPRK Embassy is of great significance in boosting the long-standing friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries, expressing the belief that the bilateral relations will grow stronger in all fields.

The director wished the Korean people bigger successes in the work for social and economic development of the country.

The flag of the DPRK was hoisted at the embassy.