East Asia Summit eyes community, Russia calls for membership

East Asia Summit eyes community, Russia calls for membership

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (R) borrows a pen from Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao as leaders of 16 Asia and Pacific countries sign a joint declaration at the end of their summit conference in Kuala Lumpur on Dec. 14. The leaders pledged to work toward a long-term goal to create a cohesive community in the region.

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