Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Gustavo Petro on being elected President of Colombia

7/1/2026

Xi Jinping sent a message congratulating the newly elected President of Colombia, sending a signal of friendly China-Colombia diplomatic ties Learn the brief Xinhua report and follow the exchanges between the leaders of the two countries and developments in bilateral relations

Xinhua News Agency reported that Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Gustavo Petro on his election as President of Colombia, expressing his congratulations. The report was released by Xinhua News Agency on July 1, 2026. It is brief and mainly conveys the diplomatic message of the Chinese president extending congratulations to Colombia's newly elected president. The report reflects the customary formal diplomatic exchanges between China and Colombia after the election of their leaders.