Statement

Washington D.C., 7 January 2026

The President of the Republic of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, and the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, held a telephone conversation to address bilateral cooperation and the broader Colombia-United States agenda.

The Government of Colombia welcomes the constructive tone of the exchange and notes that, through established diplomatic channels, arrangements are being advanced for a meeting between the two Presidents in Washington, D.C.

Colombia remains committed to open dialogue and constructive engagement with the United States, guided by mutual respect and understanding and a shared interest in regional stability.