India to ensure smooth relay of Olympic torch: state minister
8/4/2008 18:07
Indian Minister of State for External Affairs Anand Sharma said India will
ensure the smooth run of the relay of the Olympic torch in the country, the
Press Trust of India reported today.
"As far as the Government of India is
concerned, we are committed to providing complete security to the Olympic
torch," Sharma was quoted as saying yesterday.
Sharma said the Indian
government has given an assurance that it will take all measures to provide
foolproof security.
"We are confident of ensuring the relay of the torch in
India with respect and security," he said.
"Our officers and security
agencies are capable of providing complete security to the Olympic torch," he
said.
Xinhua
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