Sweden takes over Presidency of Nordic Council of Ministers
1 January is the first day of the one-year Swedish Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers, the official body for intergovernmental cooperation in the Nordic region. The programme for the Swedish Presidency is based on the vision of the Nordic region being the world’s most integrated and sustainable region by 2030.
A special priority of the Swedish Presidency is to eliminate border barriers and promote mobility and integration.
Originally written and published by MFA/Communications Department