Jordan's King Abdullah II reaffirmed on Monday during his visit to Tokyo the need for calm and de-escalation in the Palestinian territories, and for intensifying efforts to resolve the crises and challenges. The Jordan News Agency (Petra) reported that King Abdullah had met separately with Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada. Jordan's King stressed the need for "calm and de-escalation in the Palestinian territories" and for halting any unilateral measures that could lead to instability and undermine peace prospects. The King’s meeting with the ministers highlighted the “regional and international efforts to counter terrorism”, and the means of expanding cooperation and strategic partnership between the two countries. It also touched on regional and international developments, in addition to efforts to reach political solutions to crises and challenges in the region. King Abdullah arrived in Japan on Thursday and was accompanied by Jordanian Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II. From there, he will head to the United Kingdom.