In this task, you are given a sentence in the Swedish language and your task is to convert it into the English language. In translation, keep numbers as it is and make it sentence case (capitalize only the first word of each sentence and noun).
One example: Jag förklarar debatten avslutad.
Solution is here: The debate is closed.
Explanation: Swedish sentence is properly converted into English sentence.

Now, solve this: Jag måste betona att initiativet Equal svarar mot nationella behov och nationell planering i enlighet med den överenskomna europeiska strategin.
Solution:
I should like to stress that the EQUAL initiative satisfies national requirements and national plans defined in accordance with agreed European strategy.