Damascus, Jan 10, IRNA -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Tuesday the Syrian government welcomes peace efforts of the Arab states adding that he will not overlook his responsibility to support the Syrian people in the current critical situation

He made the remarks in a meeting with thousands of scholars and students of the university of Damascus.

President al-Assad said in his fourth speech after the start of the unrests in Syria that there is difference between political post and responsibility, adding that those who say Bashar will not leave his post, they had better shut up because 'I will not overlook my responsibility.'

“Responsibility is important just because it is different from political post and I am duty-bound to support people as well,” the Syrian President said.

President al-Assad said that foreign interference in Syrian domestic affairs is a combination of foreign and Arab interference. 'Unfortunately, interference of the Arab states is more hostile.'

President al-Assad said that the Arab League loses its Arab nature without Syria. 'So, we must not be shocked for Arab League’s taking such position against Syria because it is the result of the chaotic situation in the League.

IRNA reporter in Damascus said that President al-Assad had made his third televised speech on 21st of August 2011.