Present there on invitation were Ri Kil Song, vice-minister of Foreign Affairs, Pak Kyong Il, vice-chairman of the Korean Committee for Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries who is also chairman of the DPRK-China Friendship Association, Kim Ik Song, director of the Bureau for Affairs with Diplomatic Corps, and officials concerned.

Li Jinjun, Chinese ambassador to the DPRK, and staff members of his embassy were on hand.

Speeches were made there.