PM Modi publicly raises issue of vandalism of temples in Australia; HERE'S AUSTRALIAN PM'S STATEMENT

New Delhi, Mar 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese discussed disturbances created by pro-Khalistani outfits in Australia and the later PM assured that his government will be taking all necessary measures to ensure that peace and harmony prevail.

 

 

 

 

"Issues relating to the Indian diaspora in Australia also came up for discussions between the two Prime Ministers of significance in our people-to-people ties, also discussions on disturbances created by pro-Khalistani outfits in Australia," Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra informed while addressing a press conference on Friday (Mar 10). Prime Minister Modi expressed strong concern about the incidence of vandalism and violence targeting the Indian community and temples in Australia.

 

"Prime Minister Albanese assured Prime Minister Modi that his government has a deep understanding and appreciation of India's concern and will be taking all necessary measures to ensure that peace and harmony prevail in their society, Kwatra informed further. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Australian PM has assured of Indian community's safety after incidents of vandalism of temples. "It is a matter of regret that reports of attacks on temples have come regularly from Australia over the past few weeks. It is natural that such news worries everyone in India, disturbs our mind," PM Modi said while addressing the media.

 

 

 

 

 

"Since the last few weeks, news of attacks on temples in Australia are coming regularly. It is natural that such news worries people in India. I have raised these concerns with Prime Minister Albanese who has assured me that the safety of the Indian community is a special priority for him," PM Modi said during India-Australia: Exchange of Agreements and Press Statements on Friday. "I conveyed these feelings and concerns to Prime Minister Albanese and he has assured me that the safety of the Indian community is of special priority for him. Our teams will be in regular contact on this matter, and will cooperate as much as possible," the PM Modi added.

 

 

The PM while speaking alongside Australian PM Anthony Albanese, said: "On this subject, our teams will be in regular touch and will cooperate as best as possible. It is important to deal with such challenges and global well-being. "The PM said that the Indian diaspora is now the second-largest immigrant community in Australia. This Indian community is contributing a lot to the society and economy of Australia," the PM said.

 

 

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