Trump says Petro talks open path to White House meeting
US President Donald Trump announced that he held talks with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, describing the conversation as constructive and signaling plans for an in-person meeting in Washington. The discussion covered bilateral tensions, including drug trafficking, with both sides now working through diplomatic channels to arrange a White House visit in the near future.
US President Donald Trump said he has spoken directly with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, marking a potential thaw in relations between Washington and Bogotá after months of friction. In a social media post on Wednesday, Trump described the call as positive and indicated that both leaders are preparing to meet face to face.
Focus on bilateral disputes
According to Trump, the conversation addressed a range of issues affecting US–Colombia relations, including drug trafficking and other unresolved disputes. He praised Petro’s approach during the call, saying he welcomed both the initiative and the tone of the discussion.
Diplomatic coordination underway
Trump said preparations for the meeting are being handled by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Colombia’s Foreign Minister Rosa Villavicencio. He added that the talks aim to strengthen dialogue between the two governments and move toward clearer cooperation on shared challenges.
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Washington meeting planned
The US president confirmed that the proposed meeting is expected to take place at the White House in Washington, D.C., though no specific date has been announced. The planned visit would mark a significant diplomatic engagement between the two leaders amid regional security and anti-narcotics efforts.
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