Kim Yong Il, said DPRK-China friendship was the common treasure of both nations, and the DPRK would work with China to make the Friendship Year a success.

• 朝鲜内阁总理金英日说，朝鲜与中国之间的友谊，是两国的宝贵财富。朝鲜政府将与中国政府合作，让“中朝友好年”活动圆满成功。