On the other, theyre reaffirming their support for opposition forces. Nhk worlds akira saheki reports. Reporter delegates from more than 60 countries are attending the conference, including representatives from the gulf region and the west. Theyve met several times before, but this is the first time theyve gathered in asia. The japanese government hosted the conference to help broaden the base of International Support for sanctions against syria. Translator the International Community has been asking the Syrian Government to end the violence. But the assad regime is continuing the fight, ignoring the sacrifices of its people. We need to unify our efforts and put pressure on the Syrian Government. Reporter delegates are trying to do just that. Theyre working to strengthen existing sanctions by creating a larger coalition and improving coordination between participating countries. The sanctions has been very effective. The regime lots its revenues in terms of oil expenditures. Unfortunat
Representatives of nations putting the squeeze on the Syrian Government have met all over the world. Their latest gathering brought them here to japan. The delegates worked on their strategy to push president Bashar Al Assad out of office and ultimately end the bloodshed. On one hand, theyre strengthening sanctions. On the other, theyre reaffirming their support for opposition forces. Nhk worlds akira saheki reports. Reporter delegates from more than 60 countries are attending the conference, including representatives from the gulf region and the west. Theyve met several times before, but this is the first time theyve gathered in asia. The japanese government hosted the conference to help broaden the base of International Support for sanctions against syria. Translator the International Community has been asking the Syrian Government to end the violence. But the assad regime is continuing the fight, ignoring the sacrifices of its people. We need to unify our efforts and put pressure on