Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro said he had a phone call with US President Donald Trump. He said the call was respectful and friendly. This is important because the two countries have not been friends for a long time.
The US does not think Maduro is the real president. It supports another leader instead. The US has also put strong economic punishments on Venezuela. Recently, US ships near Venezuela made people worried about conflict.
Maduro talked about the call on television. He said he wanted to stop media rumors. He said he likes to handle important matters quietly. President Trump also said the call happened, but both leaders did not say what they talked about.
This call might be a step towards better talks. But the two sides still disagree very much. The call could be a way to reduce problems, or it might just be a short moment of contact. People around the world hope this communication can lower the risk of a bigger conflict.