Dutch minister conducts diplomacy in Texas, visits researchers and community centers
Key facts
- •Minister Mirjam Sterk is part of the Dutch government delegation in Texas
- •Sterk has visited dementia researchers at Texas Medical Center
- •She has spoken to the CEO of an LGBTQ+ community center
- •Sterk played wheelchair basketball at a community center for kids with disabilities
- •The Netherlands is set to play against Sweden in a match
The Netherlands' government delegation, including Minister Mirjam Sterk, has been in Texas for a week, engaging in old-school diplomacy between matches in Dallas and Houston. Sterk has visited dementia researchers and community centers, and is counting on the famous Dutch fan walk to build bridges in an unstable world.
Minister's Activities
Sterk, the minister for long-term care, youth and sport, has visited dementia researchers at Texas Medical Center, spoken to the CEO of an LGBTQ+ community center, and played wheelchair basketball at a community center for kids with disabilities. She has found like-minded people at Houston's fan festival and other destinations.
Diplomatic Goals
Sterk believes that sports can unite people in a polarized world, and is hoping that the Netherlands' famous fan walks will leave a positive footprint. She thinks that the language of sports can help in dealing with global challenges.
This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Politico, Politico Europe.
