DPRK embassy opened in London
KCNA
Pyongyang, May 4 (KCNA) -- A ceremony for opening the DPRK embassy in Britain was held in London on April 30.
Invited to the ceremony were director of Asia-Pacific Command Rosalind Marsden and other officials concerned of the British Foreign Ministry, members of parliament, representatives of political parties and organizations, businessmen, pro-Korean personages and diplomatic envoys of different countries.
A DPRK Foreign Ministry delegation led by vice-minister Choe Su Hon was present.
Rosalind Marsden noted in his speech that after the establishment of the diplomatic relations between the two countries in December 2000, mutual understanding and trust have been deepened through visits and contacts.
The opening of the DPRK embassy in London in the wake of the establishment of the British embassy in Pyongyang in July 2001 makes it possible to further develop the bilateral relations, he said.
The situation of the Korean Peninsula is now complicated, but the British government will strive to develop the bilateral relations in political, economic, cultural and other fields, he declared.
Following the ceremony, a congratulatory performance was given by Suzanna Clark, a British famous singer, who participated in the 21st April Spring Friendship Art Festival, and a reception was given.
