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

>How do you know the translator tells the truth?

There isn’t a single translator; each side brings their own translators.

>How do you know the translator made a correct translation?

I mean, you fundamentally don’t, but it’s language, not rocket surgery.

>The most important point, the translator is exposed the top secrets he should not know.

The translators are picked by their own governments, and part of their job involves security clearances.