Australia in conclusion accepted that the attacks on Indian students were a ‘problem’ and guaranteed New Delhi of steps to avoid such assaults. Australian foreign minister Stephen Smith said “ We have a particular current problem with Indian students”
The minister’s comment came in the midst of anger and concern in India at the recent wave of the racist attacks on Indian students. The foreign minister in an interview with Australian television channel said “We’re doing everything that we can both with the Indian community in Australia and India itself and also working closely with the relevant state authorities.”Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has taken up the matter with his Australian counterpart Kevin Kudd.
Australian government has guaranteed India that a list of steps, including increased patrolling and setting up of a hotline have been taken to make sure that safety of over 80,000 Indian students in the country . Mr Smith said Australia was trying to bring the attackers to justice and make sure a safe environment for all international students.
“Australia generally has low crime rate,” he said. Four attacks have taken place on Indian students. While a petrol bomb was thrown at an Indian student in Sydney last Sunday, three attacks took place in Melbourne.
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