ASEM adopts declaration reaffirming support for Korea dialogue

ASEM adopts declaration reaffirming support for Korea dialogue

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Leaders from 15 European Union and 10 Asian countries pose for a photo Sept. 23 in Copenhagen after they ended the first session of the fourth Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM). They adopted a political declaration renewing their commitment to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.

(1)ASEM summit under way

(1)ASEM summit under way

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (C) is welcomed by Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen and Mrs. Rasmussen at the entrance of the venue of the fourth Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Copenhagen on Sept. 23.

Koizumi meets China's Zhu

Koizumi meets China's Zhu

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (R) shakes hands with Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji prior to their talks Sept. 22 in Copenhagen on the sidelines of the fourth Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM).

Japan's Koizumi, S. Korea's Kim hold talks

Japan's Koizumi, S. Korea's Kim hold talks

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (L) and South Korean President Kim Dae Jung meet Sept. 22 in Copenhagen to discuss their response to North Korea on the sidelines of the fourth Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM).

ASEM adopts declaration reaffirming support for Korea dialogue

ASEM adopts declaration reaffirming support for Korea dialogue

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Leaders from 15 European Union and 10 Asian countries pose for a photo Sept. 23 in Copenhagen after they ended the first session of the fourth Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM). They adopted a political declaration renewing their commitment to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula. (Kyodo)

Koizumi meets China's Zhu

Koizumi meets China's Zhu

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (R) shakes hands with Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji prior to their talks Sept. 22 in Copenhagen on the sidelines of the fourth Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM). (Kyodo)

Japan's Koizumi, S. Korea's Kim hold talks

Japan's Koizumi, S. Korea's Kim hold talks

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (L) and South Korean President Kim Dae Jung meet Sept. 22 in Copenhagen to discuss their response to North Korea on the sidelines of the fourth Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM). (Kyodo)

(1)ASEM summit under way

(1)ASEM summit under way

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (C) is welcomed by Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen and Mrs. Rasmussen at the entrance of the venue of the fourth Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Copenhagen on Sept. 23. (Kyodo)