Present there on invitation were Im Chon Il, vice-minister of Foreign Affairs, Ji Kyong Su, vice-minister of External Economic Relations, Kim Ho Yong, vice-chairman of the Korean Committee for Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries who doubles as chairman of the DPRK-Russia Friendship Association, Kim Ik Song, director of the Bureau for Affairs with Diplomatic Corps, and officials concerned.

Staff members of the Russian embassy were on hand.

Speeches were made there.