The Nordic countries with a combined population of 26 million people make a strong region full of fascinating culture, mystical nature and diverse range of industries. The Nordic countries rank high in global surveys of competitiveness, quality of life and equality. The five countries have together developed into welfare societies positioned among the leading economies in the world.
Although each Nordic country has gone its own way - all five countries are not members of EU and NATO - there is an unwavering desire to work together. After two world wars, the feeling of closeness and interdependence was strengthened, and formal cooperation began between governments and parliamentarians. Quickly, and long before the European collaboration, this gave the Nordic region a passport union, a common labour market, and coordinated solutions for social security.
We, the Nordic Council of Ministers' Office in Estonia, bring together Nordic and Estonian (or Baltic) politicians, civil servants, experts, representatives from the private sector and opinion leaders in areas of common interest:
We have an adviser for each of the topics.
We help to maintain and create networks in order to make the Nordic-Baltic region a front-runner in a globalised world.
We provide information about Nordic and Baltic joint funding schemes. On our website you will find news, events and links to publications that give an overview of topics important for the Nordic countries and enhance the cooperation of Estonia and the Nordic region.
Our head office is situated in Tallinn but we also have a branch office in Tartu and Narva.