Sydney: Australia on Thursday vowed to take “firm action” against those responsible for the recent attacks on Indian students as External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna became the first senior leader to visit Down Under to convey New Delhi’s concerns.

During his meeting with New South Wales (NSW) Premier Nathan Rees, Mr. Krishna, who is on a five-day visit, was assured that firm action would be taken against the perpetrators.

Assurance


Mr. Rees also assured Mr. Krishna that inputs from the Indian community would be included in the action plan for international students. He informed said a meeting of the task force on the issue would be held on Friday.

Mr. Krishna said he was happy with what he heard from the NSW Premier. “Indians by and large are most welcome in Australia,” he was quoted as saying by ABC.

The Minister, who met the Indian community representatives to get first-hand information about the problems faced by them, earlier said that the “well-being and safety of Indians overseas is a top priority for the Government of India.” — PTI

Source:http://www.hindu.com/2009/08/07/stories/2009080757980100.htm

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