24/03/2004 (Agence Europe) - On Monday the Council of the EU took stock of preparations for the Asia-Europe Foreign Ministers Meeting (ASEM) at Kildare on 17-18 April. Council conclusions explain that the Irish presidency could continue consultation with its Asian partners to find a solution on this issue, taking into consideration the EU's policy vis-à-vis the Burma/Myanmar regime and the request of Burma to take part in the 5th ASEM summit at Hanoi on 8-9 October.