Present there on invitation were Minister of Public Health Kang Ha Guk, chairman of the C.C., DPRK-China Friendship Association and other officials concerned.

Staff members of the Chinese embassy and Chinese guests staying in the DPRK were on hand.

At the gathering, speakers underscored the need to set store by the DPRK-China friendship provided by the preceding leaders of the two countries and develop the bilateral relations by joint efforts.

The participants looked round calligraphies, handicrafts and other works showing the creative activities of Chinese artists.

On the same day, the ambassador gave a reception at his embassy.

Present there on invitation were Kim Yong Dae, vice-president of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly, and officials concerned.