Australia satisfied with security arrangements for Commonwealth Games

Australia today expressed satisfaction over the security and other preparations regarding the Commonwealth Games to be held here in October.

An Australian delegation led by high commissioner Peter Varghese today met officials at the home ministry to discuss
security and other preparations related to the Games.

"We were here just to discuss preparations for the Commonwealth Games. After receiving a briefing on the progress
made we were very satisfied with what we heard," Varghese told
PTI after a half-an-hour long meeting with senior officials at
the North Block.

When asked if the discussions also focussed on security aspect, Varghese said, "Yes, the security and other arrangements."

The Commonwealth Games are scheduled to be held from October 3 to 14.