US President Donald Trump is set to receive a high-level visit from Colombian President Gustavo Petro in Washington, marking the first official meeting between the two leaders.
According to sources close to the Oval Office, a call took place earlier today between the US and Colombian leaders on sensitive issues such as narcotics trafficking. The conversation reportedly centered around disagreements over the ongoing struggle against illicit substances.
Trump described the 20-minute phone call with Petro as "great" and praised the Colombian leader's tone. "It was an honor to speak with President Petro, who called to discuss the situation on drugs and other matters we've had differing views on," Trump said in a social media post. The US President expressed his appreciation for Petro's warm demeanor and expressed excitement to meet him in person.
Petro similarly characterized their first phone conversation as cordial, which bodes well for the upcoming Washington meeting.
According to sources close to the Oval Office, a call took place earlier today between the US and Colombian leaders on sensitive issues such as narcotics trafficking. The conversation reportedly centered around disagreements over the ongoing struggle against illicit substances.
Trump described the 20-minute phone call with Petro as "great" and praised the Colombian leader's tone. "It was an honor to speak with President Petro, who called to discuss the situation on drugs and other matters we've had differing views on," Trump said in a social media post. The US President expressed his appreciation for Petro's warm demeanor and expressed excitement to meet him in person.
Petro similarly characterized their first phone conversation as cordial, which bodes well for the upcoming Washington meeting.