WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 — US President Donald Trump made clear during candid talks at the White House with Chinese President Xi Jinping that Chinese help for Iran is unacceptable, US Ambassador to China David Perdue said on Friday.
“We made it very clear to them weeks ago that, you know, any help that they would give Iran, whether it be direct or indirect, whether it be intelligence or parts or military equipment, was totally unacceptable,” Perdue said in an interview with CNBC.
“President Trump made that very clear again yesterday. This is an ongoing drumbeat.”
‘Candid and open conversation’
Perdue said the two leaders are beginning to develop a relationship of “somewhat trust” and are working on the issues.
“These two leaders are beginning to develop a relationship of somewhat trust and also working on the issues,” he said. “I mean, this was a very candid and open conversation, and every time they talk, I think we see a different level of intimacy about these difficult issues that we’re dealing with.”
The remarks come as Washington and Beijing navigate a range of tough issues, including trade, technology, and regional security concerns.
