In a joint statement on ⁠Thursday, Venezuela and Colombia attributed the cancellation of the meeting between ​Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez and Colombian President Gustavo Petro ​to “force majeure,” a term meaning extraordinary or unforeseeable circumstances. But they gave no details, saying they intended to reschedule soon.

News of the cancellation followed a ​phone call on Thursday between Petro and US President Donald ​Trump, who wished Petro success in the meeting with Rodriguez, according to a ‌statement ⁠from Petro’s office.

“The governments of Colombia and Venezuela reiterate their willingness to strengthen trust, cooperation, and bilateral relations by promoting opportunities for the development and integration of border territories,” the statement ​by the two countries ​said.

Petro and ⁠Trump discussed the economy along the Colombia-Venezuela border, which was expected to be the top topic ​at the Petro-Rodriguez meeting, the statement from Petro’s ​office ⁠said.

Trump has supported a series of moves by Rodriguez, formerly Venezuela’s vice president, to attract investors in oil and mining and stabilise the ⁠country since ​the US raid that captured Maduro, with Trump ​repeatedly praising Rodriguez for her cooperation with the US.