U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Colombia's President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella on Monday evening, calling him "the Tiger!" and saying he looks forward to building a strong U.S.-Colombia relationship that will bring "new levels of greatness" to both countries, according to a statement carried by Israeli media.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday evening issued a congratulatory statement to Colombia's President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella, combining personal warmth with a pledge to elevate the bilateral relationship. Trump referred to de la Espriella by his nickname "El Tigre" (The Tiger), said it had been "my great honor to support him," and expressed eagerness to work together toward "new levels of greatness" for both nations.
The statement arrives as de la Espriella, a right-wing pro-Israel candidate, prepares to take office after winning Colombia's presidential runoff with 49.66% of the vote on Sunday. As The Zioneer reported, de la Espriella has pledged to move Colombia's embassy to Jerusalem and to restore diplomatic ties severed by outgoing President Gustavo Petro. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar has already invited de la Espriella to visit Israel.
Trump's message follows a series of international congratulatory calls and statements, including from Israeli officials. The full content of Trump's statement was carried by Israeli media outlets; the White House has not yet issued a separate formal readout. De la Espriella has not publicly responded as of Monday night.
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