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