Pyongyang, November 30 (KCNA) -- A military delegation of the Russian Federation led by Minister of Defense Andrei Beloussov arrived here on Nov. 29 to visit the DPRK at the invitation of the DPRK Ministry of National Defence.

The flags of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Russian Federation were fluttering at the flagstaffs in Pyongyang International Airport, and the guard of honor of the Korean People's Army (KPA) lined up at the apron before the terminal.

The delegation were greeted by No Kwang Chol, minister of National Defence of the DPRK, Jong Kyong Thaek, director of the KPA General Political Bureau, and other commanding officers of the Ministry of National Defence, officials concerned, KPA officers and men, Alexandr Matsegora, Russian ambassador to the DPRK, and staff members of his embassy.

A woman soldier of the KPA presented a bouquet to Andrei Beloussov.

There was a ceremony for welcoming the Russian military delegation.

The national anthems of the Russian Federation and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea were played.

Conducted by No Kwang Chol, Andrei Beloussov reviewed the KPA guard of honor.

KPA officers and men gave a big clap to the Russian delegation to warmly welcome it with warm militant friendship toward the Russian service personnel and people who are displaying matchless bravery and unity in the just struggle to defend the sovereign rights and security of the country from the vicious challenges and threats of the hostile forces.

The military delegation headed for the lodging quarters amid the welcome by KPA officers and men. -0-