Armenian FM Vartan Oskanian the other day met with Norwegian State Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Kim Traavik , reported the Press Service of the Armenian MFA. In the course of the meeting Mr. Oskanian noted Armenia's readiness to activate the strengthening the Armenian-Norwegian bilateral cooperation. Thereupon he noted the importance of continuation of bilateral contacts at the top level. Having noted the interest of his country toward settlement of problems in the South Caucasus, Kim Traavik stated Norway intends to cooperate with the UNDP in the South Caucasus. Thus Norway will invest $10 million in Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan within 2005-2007 aiming at funding development. In his words, the programs mainly refer to management, energy and ecology. The parties appreciated the efficient cooperation of the Armenian authorities and the UN Yerevan Office, simultaneously expressing confidence that the new programs will stimulate regional cooperation. At the instance of the guest V. Oskanian briefed him with the latest developments in the Nagorno Karabakh settlement and the Armenia-Turkey relations.