Canada`s Trudeau says raised human rights, killings with Philippines` Duterte
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Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday said he raised the issue of human rights and extrajudicial killings during a conversation with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who was “receptive” to his comments.
MANILA (Reuters) – Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday said he raised the issue of human rights and extrajudicial killings during a conversation with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who was &ldquo-receptive&rdquo- to his comments.
Human rights groups had called on leaders at an Asian summit in Manila to pressure Duterte over the thousands of Filipinos killed during his 16-month-old crackdown on illegal drugs.
Trudeau said Canada had a reputation for being frank in discussing issues like the rule of law and human rights with partners everywhere.
&ldquo-I also mentioned human rights, rule of law and specifically extra judicial killings as being an issue that Canada is concerned with,&rdquo- he told a news conference in Manila.
&ldquo-I will always bring that up. The president was receptive to my comments and it was throughout a very cordial and positive exchange.&rdquo-
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