Introduction

The vision of the Nordic Region as the most sustainable and integrated region in the world by 2030 guides the work of the Nordic Council of Ministers. In 2024, the Nordic Council of Ministers will adopt a new joint overall action plan for 2025–2030 based on programmes approved during the year by the councils of ministers responsible for the various sectors. The Swedish Presidency will strive to ensure that the action plan has clear objectives and priorities, effective working methods and measures that generate clear Nordic synergy and help realise the vision.

The Presidency will strive to ensure that the work of the Council of Ministers continues to take into account the three intersectoral perspectives: sustainable development, gender equality and children and young people. Sweden will also continue to promote the dialogue with civil society that is so central to Nordic co-operation.