The attacks on Indian students in Australia will be focus of discussions between the Australian foreign Minister Stephen Smith and India leaders. Mr. Smith, who arrived in New Delhi last evening said, he will brief the Indian government on the actions taken by Australia for a conducive steady environment for Indian students there.The three-day visit comes a month after external affairs minister S M Krishna met Smith in London to express concern over mounting attacks, including some racial, on Indian students in Australia. The visit comes close on the heels of visit by Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and his deputy. AIR correspondent adds that these visits were mainly aimed at assuring India about the safety of its students in Australia. More than hundred cases of attacks have been reported on Indian students there. Reports say that the security arrangements for the commonwealth games are likely to figure in the talks between the Australian foreign minister and his Indian counterpart, Mr. S.M. Krishna. In a related development, the Australian and Indian hockey teams have announced that today's tie between the two countries will be a friendship match. The Australian Foreign Minister will be present to witness the match.
News On AIR | March 2, 2010 1:30 PM
Racial attacks to be focus of discussions between Australian foreign Minister and Indian leaders