The ASEM Summit featured discussions on a wide range of topics, including strengthening the WTO (World Trade Organization), climate change, North Korea issues, and maritime security. As the lead speaker for the first session, Prime Minister and LDP President Shinzo Abe commented on the need to maintain the free trade system and build a recycling society. He emphasized the importance of a closer link between the development of Asia and Europe, particularly in the area of "quality infrastructure."

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