US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Jordan's King Abdullah II called Thursday for a secure Syria as the top US diplomat began a regional tour following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in Damascus.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Jordan's King Abdullah on Thursday as President Joe Biden's outgoing administration pushes for an "inclusive transition" in neighboring Syria following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.

King says Jordan has always stood by its Syrian brothers, sisters since start of crisis-   His Majesty praises efforts, sacrifices of border guards to maintain Jordan's stability, expressing pride in their continued effortsAMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah said on Sunday that Jordan stands with the Syrian people and respects their will and choices.