Reception given by Iranian Ambassador
KCNA
Pyongyang, February 21 (KCNA) -- Iranian Ambassador to the DPRK Jalaleddin Namini Mianji hosted a reception at the embassy on Feb. 20 on the occasion of the birthday of Kim Jong Il.
The ambassador in a speech said that he and the embassy officials have witnessed the DPRK making big progress in the revolution and construction under the wise leadership of Kim Jong Il who is carrying forward the revolutionary cause of President Kim Il Sung.
The government of the Islamic Republic of Iran supports the government and people of the DPRK in their efforts for the progress, prosperity and the independent reunification of the country under the wise leadership of Kim Jong Il, he stressed.
Kim Yong Dae, Vice-President of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, in a speech said that the birth of Kim Jong Il was an auspicious event for the Korean nation as it acclaimed one more great man born of heaven in its history and a historic event that promised a bright future of the country and people.
He noted that the Korean people rejoice over the fresh successes made by the friendly government and people of Iran in their work to achieve the nation's economic growth and build a highly civilized Islamic society under the guidance of Islamic leader Khamenei and President Khatami and extend full support to the just cause of the Iranian people for peace and stability in the region.
Present on invitation were minister of foreign trade Ri Kwang Gun, Minister of Labour Ri Won Il who is chairman of the DPRK-Iran Friendship Association and other officials concerned.
