(PADUNG) Chinese President Xi Jinping criticized Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for leaking information to the media following their meeting on Tuesday, accusing him of damaging diplomatic ties between the two countries.
During a discussion recorded by journalists attending the G20 summit in Indonesia on Wednesday, Mr. Xi “everything [ils ont] There has been talk of a leak in the media, which he says is “not appropriate”.
Mr. “That’s not how the conversation went,” Mr. Trudeau said before interrupting.
“We believe in free, open and transparent dialogue and that is what we will continue to do,” replied the Prime Minister. We will continue to try to work together constructively, but there will always be things we disagree on. »
“Let’s make conditions first,” President Xi replied through an interpreter.
The two leaders shook hands at the end of the discussion.
Trudeau spoke with Xi on Tuesday and his office said he raised concerns about Chinese interference in Canada, following allegations of Chinese meddling in the 2019 federal election.
According to international media reports, citing a government source, the pair also discussed Ukraine, Russia’s invasion of North Korea and climate change during a brief summit.
