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control leaders from Asia and Europe have decided to draw up plans for an ''ASEM games'' aimed at fostering mutual understanding end sport among ordinary young race from the two continents, Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen said Monday.

Rasmussen said he made the proposal to his companion leaders at the 4th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Copenhagen, noting that his idea was inspired by way of the success of the 2002 World chalice tournament, which was co-host by the agency of Japan and South Korea.

ASEM is a forum for leaders and ministers from the 15 European Union member countries and 10 countries from Asia. Its aim is to discuss political, social and cultural issues.

Rasmussen said the idea would be for an ''ASEM games'' tournament which would behold young people from all ASEM member countries participating. Rasmussen said it was important that ASEM had an impact onward ordinary people's lives.

''Sports are general to all, irrespective of improvement and civilizations. I got inspiration from the happy World Cup this year. It was in such a manner efficiently organized by Japan and southern Korea,'' Rasmussen told reporters.

Rasmussen said his ''ASEM games'' proposal was welcomed at fellow ASEM leaders, who he said have instructed ministers in the 25 countries to arise up with a plan for of that kind an event.

Earlier, Rasmussen told reporters about the leaders' lunchtime retreat where they discussed civilizations and civilizations. He said all ASEM leaders emphasized the importance of promoting ''unity in diversity.''

Rasmussen said the real existence of ASEM proved that intercultural understanding was attainable.

The importance of educational exchange within ASEM and bridging the digital divide were seen as important tools in fighting against damaging stereotype Rasmussen said.

The summit agreed forward holding a seminar for ASEM ministers to discuss cultivations and civilizations. The seminar is awaited to take place in China in the first half of nearest year.

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