Present there on invitation were Kim Yong Dae, vice-president of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly, Kim Sung Du, chairman of the Education Commission who is chairman of the Korean Committee for Solidarity with Cuba, Kim Jong Suk, chairwoman of the Korean Committee for Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries, and officials concerned.

Jesus De Los Angeles Aise Sotolongo said at the reception that the DPRK is demonstrating its dignity as a prosperous and powerful socialist country under the dynamic and seasoned guidance of respected Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un.

The Korean people's life is improving day by day despite the unreasonable UNSC's sanctions, he noted, adding that Cuba will always stand by the DPRK despite difficulties and trials and support the Korean people in their cause of justice.

Kim Yong Dae in his speech noted that the peoples of the two countries have supported and cooperated with each other in the common struggle for socialism against imperialism and the U.S. and created the sincerest and durable history of friendship.

He said that the Korean people would as ever extend full support and solidarity to the struggle of the fraternal Cuban people to frustrate the U.S. vicious moves against Cuba, reliably defend the gains of socialism and carry through the decision of the 7th Party Congress.