United Nations Special envoy Kofi Annan has asked Syria to act immediately on the six point peace plan to end the bloodshed in the country. Opposition activists reported 17 deaths in the ongoing violence across the country on Tuesday.

Arab League has also prepared a draft resolution urging the Syrian Government and the opposition to respond positively to Annan’s efforts by halting the violence and starting a serious national dialogue.

Kofi Annan’s spokesman Ahmad Fawzi issued a statement in Geneva confirming Syria’s acceptance of the six point peace plan. He said Annan sees it as an important initial step to end the violence and bloodshed , provide aid to the affected people and create environment for a political dialogue.

The plan calls for a daily two hours ceasefire for relief and humanitarian aid.

The UN Special envoy held talks with Russian and Chinese leaders to seek support for his peace mission. He is scheduled to meet Arab leaders at the Arab summit and will report to Security Council on the progression Monday.

Meanwhile Arab League has prepared a draft resolution which calls for a dialogue between the Syrian regime and the opposition. It has also asked the opposition factions to unite.Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari said Arab leaders won’t ask President Assad to step down.