The Norwegian Research Liason Office opened in Brussels
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Publisert under: Regjeringen Stoltenberg II
Utgiver: Kunnskapsdepartementet
Tale/innlegg | Dato: 23.11.2005
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. (21.11.05)
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.