The Fourth Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM4) closed in the morning with the adoption of the Chairman's Statement by Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen of the Kingdom of Denmark. The Chairman's Statement includes the agreement by the leaders that the fight against terrorism must be conducted under the leadership of the United Nations. The statement also declares support for the peace process on the Korean Peninsula and the strengthening of collaboration between Asia and Europe for sustained economic growth.
In addition, Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi held talks with President Romano Prodi of the European Commission. Regarding Prime Minister Koizumi's visit to North Korea, President Prodi stated, "I appreciate your courageous initiative. It is a significant step from the viewpoint of Asia-Europe relations as well." In response, Prime Minister Koizumi stated, "I would like to cooperate with the European Union toward North Korea becoming a responsible member of the international community."
Afterward, Prime Minister Koizumi held a press conference and then departed for Japan the same evening (dawn on September 25, Japan time).
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