How presents of different countries talk with other when they don’t have a common language?

Question

I understand they can use translator but then their are a few problems.
1. How do you know the translator tells the truth?
2. How do you know the translator made a correct translation?
3. The most important point, the translator is exposed the top secrets he should not know.

How they solve these problems?

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Answer 1

The translators are not picked at random. They are thoroughly vetted to make sure they are trustworthy, capable and can withstand the extreme scrutiny necessary to obtain a high level security clearance. Each side has their own translator (or at least the ability to have their own translator), decreasing the potential for mistranslations (intentional or otherwise) or simply lying. It would require an extraordinary set of circumstances for anything nefarious to happen at these highest levels.