Pyongyang, March 18 (KCNA) -- Vladimir Topeha, charge d'affaires ad interim of the Russian embassy here, hosted a reception at the Taedonggang Diplomatic Club on March 17 to mark the 77th anniversary of the conclusion of the agreement on economic and cultural cooperation between the DPRK and the Russian Federation.

Present there on invitation were Yun Jong Ho, minister of External Economic Relations of the DPRK, Kim Jong Gyu, vice-minister of Foreign Affairs, and officials concerned.

Staff members of the Russian embassy were on hand.

Speeches were made at the reception. -0-