Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Jordan's foreign minister Ayman Safadi met in Damascus to discuss war refugees and cross-border Drug Smuggling. The meeting focused on facilitating the voluntary return of Syrian refugees from Jordan and finding a comprehensive solution to Syria's crisis. The Arab League readmitted Syria in May, despite no political settlement. Arab states are seeking a solution for the millions of Syrian refugees in neighboring countries, including 1.3 million in Jordan. The two countries also discussed increased cooperation to combat drug smuggling across the Syrian border into Jordan.

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