The Norwegian Research Liason Office
opened in Brussels
The
Research Council of Norway opened 21.st October 2005 a dedicated liaison office
in Brussels to strengthen Norwegian influence and participation in EU research
and innovation activities.
During
an inauguration ceremony at the new office on 21 November, Norway's States
Secretary for Education and Research, Åge Rosnes, said that he was glad to see
Norwegian research represented in the heart of Europe.
- The liaison office will be an
important platform for Norwegian research, creating links between Norwegian
researchers and their partners and making Norway's opinions heard. It will
contribute towards creating a clearer picture of Norway's research landscape
and provide an added value to the work already being done in Brussels, said Mr
Rosnes.
Mr.
Rosnes pointed out that Norway supports the idea and efforts to create a
European Research Area. We are pleased with the development towards stronger
and more committed cooperation between European countries in the field of
research.
- I
believe this will result in a better use of our resources, and in more high
quality research, We will continue to give our input to the seventh framework
programme. I am also sure that Norwegian researchers will continue to
contribute to excellent European research and innovation within the seventh
framework programme, he said.
Read the
whole openingspeech by Mr. Rosnes
