Trump says expecting to meet Colombian president in White House soon

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he is expecting to meet Colombian President Gustavo Petro in the White House soon, after Washington's recent raid on Venezuela and capturing of its President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

The meeting would take place in the White House, and arrangements are being made between U.S. Secretary of State and Colombian Foreign Minister, Trump added. Petro, for his part, confirmed that he had a phone conversation with Trump.

Petro said he asked Trump to restore direct communication between the foreign ministries and leaders of the two countries to avoid the misinformation that is causing the deterioration of bilateral relations.