FM Safadi says Arab envoys discussed Syria's humanitarian needs, especially post-earthquake, plus drug smuggling and refugee crisis; won't comment on possible return to Arab League

Foreign ministers of Jordan, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Egypt also weigh a Jordanian initiative on reaching a 'political solution to the Syrian crisis'

Monday talks part of ongoing diplomatic activity seeking solution to Syrian Civil War, ending Damascus's pariah status in Arab world

Blinken, meeting with Israeli, UAE counterparts, says Washington won't lift sanctions without 'vital' political progress, despite warming ties between Arabs states and Damascus

Abdullah affirmed that his country supports 'efforts to preserve Syria's sovereignty, stability, territorial integrity and people'

High-level meeting comes after Syrian troops capture several rebel-held areas near Hashemite kingdom