Sixty countries convened in Santa Marta, Colombia for an international meeting focused on phasing out fossil fuels, marking the first gathering of its kind dedicated specifically to energy transition away from oil, gas and coal.

The Trump administration was not invited to participate in the Colombian-hosted summit. A White House spokeswoman characterized the green energy transition efforts as "destructive," though no additional details about the administration's specific objections were provided.

The meeting comes as global energy markets face ongoing volatility and supply challenges. Colombia, which has significant oil reserves and is a major energy exporter in Latin America, is hosting discussions about moving away from the fossil fuel sector that has been central to its economy.

The gathering represents a continuation of international climate efforts, with participating nations seeking to coordinate policies and strategies for reducing dependence on fossil fuels. The specific outcomes and commitments from the Santa Marta meeting were not immediately detailed.

The exclusion of the United States from the talks highlights the divergent approaches between the current U.S. administration and many international partners on energy and climate policy.