Australia says doing everything to prevent attacks on Indians

Melbourne, May 31 (PTI) Facing flak over the spate of
racial assaults on Indian students, Australia Sunday said it
is doing everything it can to prevent further attacks on the
community.

"We're doing everything that we can, both with the Indian
community in Australia and India itself ... but also working
very closely with the relevant state authorities," Australian
Foreign Minister Stephen Smith was quoted as saying by an AAP
report here.

"We have a particular current problem with Indian
students here," Smith said.

He assured the community that the Australian authorities
are trying to bring the attackers to justice and ensure a safe
environment for all international students.

Australia generally had low crime and violence rates, he
said. PTI NC