President Trump said Wednesday he’s settled on a name for the horse gifted by Mongolian President Khaltmaa Battulga — “Victory.”
Mr. Trump revealed the moniker as the two leaders made their way into the White House for a bilateral meeting.
“Thank you very much for the horse,” Mr. Trump told Mr. Battulga, before asking if the media had seen a picture of it, though they hadn’t.
“Beautiful,” Mr. Trump said.
Mr. Battulga is making his first visit since assuming the presidency in July 2017.
They are expected to discuss ways to diversify Mongolia’s trade markets, since the Asian nation is heavily reliant on China.
Mr. Trump extolled the Mongolians’ fighting spirit, noting a former sumo champion was among the visiting president’s entourage.
“You know, they’re great fighters, great wrestlers, great champions,” Mr. Trump said.
On Thursday, Mr. Battulga will visit with members on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and tour the Library of Congress.
• Tom Howell Jr. can be reached at thowell@washingtontimes.com.
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