The leaders gathering for the first session of the 2016 Asia-Europe Meeting stood for a moment of silence for the victims of the deadly attack in France's Nice on Friday. They also expressed their commitment to fight against terrorism. 

"It's a tragic paradox that the subject of this attack were people celebrating liberty, equality and fraternity. Today we all, Europe and Asia, stand united with the French people and their government. We condemn this tragedy and keep up our fight against extreme violence and hatred," said European Council President Donald Tusk.

The ongoing 11th ASEM Summit opened in Ulan Bator, capital of Mongolia, on Friday to promote "partnership for the future through connectivity." The summit is an intergovernmental forum aimed to foster political dialogue, reinforce economic cooperation and collaboration. Leaders and countries also vowed to enhance cooperation and connectivity between Asia and Europe, as ASEM marks its 20th anniversary.