Amman, Dec 21, 2009, SPA -- Japanese State Secretary for Foreign Affairs KoichiTakemasa today discussed the prospects of resuming peacenegotiations between Israel and the Palestinians during separatemeetings with Prime Minister Samir Rifai and Foreign Minister NasserJudeh, dpa quoted an official statement as saying. "The prime minister praised Japan"s backing to the two-statesolution, its call for the cessation of Israeli settlement activityand its support for the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) forPalestine refugees," the statement said. The Jordanian premier said that his country was keen on boostingeconomic cooperation ties with Japan. -- SPA 23:49 LOCAL TIME 20:49 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/730559