WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump is set to welcome Colombian President Gustavo Petro to the White House on Tuesday for talks only weeks after threatening military action against the South American country and accusing the leader of pumping cocaine into the United States. US administration officials say the meeting will focus on regional security cooperation and counternarcotics efforts.

As Gustavo Petro prepares to face Donald Trump in Washington, Colombia’s anti-drug strategy is under intense scrutiny.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro arrived in Washington to begin an official state visit that includes a planned meeting with President Donald Trump.