The meeting comes after the horrific murder of Congolese national Masonda Ketada Oliver, who was beaten to death last week in the Vasant Kunj region of South Dehli.
Earlier on Monday, Ministry of External Affairs Joint Secretary Birendra Yadav met Oliver's family at the Delhi airport and conveyed condolences of the Indian government. He also informed the family members that Indian government will bear all expenses related to transfer of Oliver's remains.
"External Affairs Minister has already requested for fast trial and we would ensure that all three culprits will be prosecuted as per law of the land," Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson, Vikas Swarup said in a statement.
Racism and "afro-phobia is a major problem in India, however, Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju said on Monday that the government would try its best to prevent such incidents in future.
If racial angle is found in any of cases, strictest of action will be taken: Kiren Rijiju (MoS, Home) pic.twitter.com/EWb2fCRoVb
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"After what has happened to the African students in Delhi, we are holding regular meetings to find ways to sensitize the local public. Arrests have already been made and the Foreign Ministry is also looking into the matter along with Home Ministry," Kiren Rijiju told media outside the North Block, Home Ministry office.
Meanwhile, a protest was organized by African nationals in the Jantar Mantar area of Delhi against the recent spate of attacks against Africans in India.
