Present there Chairman of the confederation Kim Chil Song, representatives of overseas compatriots organizations, Koreans in Russia, members of the Russia-DPRK Friendship Association and experts on Korean affairs.

Present there on invitation were the DPRK ambassador to Russia and his embassy members.

The DPRK ambassador made a congratulatory address to be followed by speeches.

They referred to the historical background against which the June 15 joint declaration was adopted, its contents and successes made in its implementation.

They held that the joint declaration should be preserved and implemented without fail as its validity has been proved in practice.

They enjoyed an art performance given by Koreans in Russia and Russians.