Chennai, July 06: As racist attacks against Indian students continue, a ten-member delegation from Australian universities will be conducting ‘Educational Roadshows’ across the country from July nine.
The delegation, including top police officials, would be holding roadshows to attract Indian students to Australia, country’s Consul General Aminur Rahman told reporters here.
The team would visit 13 cities in three weeks, he said.
On the racist attacks, Australian Trade Commission Chief Executive Officer Peter O’Byrne in his speech on ‘Evolving Trends in Indo-Australian Business Relations’ said the country’s government was taking the issue seriously and initiating steps to make ‘Down Under’ “a safe place for Indian students”.
He said the economy of the countries in Asia-Pacific region was the key to drive growth faster than the growth of world economy.
On the Free Trade Agreement between India and Australia, O’Byrne said a feasibility study was underway.
–PTI