Ministry of Foreign Affairs DPRK

Chinese Embassy Hosts Reception

The Chinese Embassy here hosted a reception on Wednesday on the occasion of the Lunar New Year’s Day Juche 109(2020).

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, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to the DPRK, and staff members of his Embassy were on hand.

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DPRK-China Friendship Film Show Held

A DPRK-China friendship film show was held on Wednesday at the Taedongmun Cinema in the joint name of the Korean Committee for Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries, the DPRK-China Friendship Association, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China and the Chinese Embassy here.

Present there were Pak Kyong Il, Vice-Chairman of the Korean Committee for Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries and Chairman of the DPRK-China Friendship Association, officials of the DPRK-China Friendship Association, officials concerned and Li Jinjun, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to the DPRK, and members of his Embassy, Chinese guests staying in the DPRK.

Speeches were made at the film show.

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2020 DPRK-China Friendship Meeting Held

A DPRK-China friendship meeting for the Lunar New Year’s Day was co-sponsored by the Korean Committee for Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries, the DPRK-China Friendship Association, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China and the Chinese Embassy here at the Taedonggang Diplomatic Club on January 14.

Present there were Pak Kyong Il, Vice-Chairman of the Korean Committee for Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries and Chairman of the DPRK-China Friendship Association, officials of the Association, officials concerned and Li Jinjun, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the PRC to the DPRK, and his Embassy members.

The participants looked round photos introducing the development of China and customs of the people and the intangible cultural heritages created by the Chinese people like handicrafts showing national talents and traditional foods.

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Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Receives Reply Message from Emir of Qatar

Kim Jong Un, Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, received a reply message from Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, on January 2.

In the message the Emir expressed his gratitude to Kim Jong Un for his kind congratulations extended on the anniversary of Qatar’s Independence Day, and continued:

On behalf of the people of the State of Qatar and on my own behalf, I express the best wishes for Your Excellency’s continued happiness and for further progress and development of your friendly people.

Cuban Ambassador Visits Pyongyang Maternity Hospital

Jesus De Los Angeles Aise Sotolongo, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, visited the Pyongyang Maternity Hospital on Tuesday on the occasion of the 61st anniversary of the victory of the Cuban revolution.

Being briefed on the Workers’ Party of Korea’s loving care for people associated with the comprehensive and modern medical service center for women, the Cuban Ａmbassador and his wife looked round the wards to have a talk with puerperae and present souvenirs to them.