Chinese President Xi Jinping chastised Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the G20 summit for leaking the content of their talks to the media. Photo/Reuters
Barely a minute a conversation opened up with Xi Jinping, speaking through a translator, telling Trudeau, “Everything we discussed was leaked in the newspapers.”
“It’s inappropriate. And that’s not how the conversation is conducted,” Jinping added. “If there is any sincerity on your part…” Jinping said.
“In Canada, we believe in free, open and frank dialogue, and that’s what we will continue to do,” Trudeau replied, speaking through an interpreter who was still trying to finish Jinping’s words. .
“We will continue to work together constructively but there will be things we will not agree on,” added the Canadian leader.
“Let’s put the conditions first,” Xi replied, offering a handshake to Trudeau. Russia todayThursday (17/11/2022).
As the Chinese leader smiled and carried on, the Canadian Prime Minister walked away from the cameras, alone.
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