HKO and Papua New Guinea National Weather Service sign MOU on meteorological co-operation (with photo)

******************************************************************************************

     The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) and the Papua New Guinea National Weather Service (PNGNWS) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) via an online ceremony today (August 3) to enhance collaboration and exchange in aeronautical meteorological science and technologies. The MOU was signed by the Director of the HKO, Dr Chan Pak-wai, and the Director of the PNGNWS, Mr Jimmy Gomoga.

     The HKO and the PNGNWS have been co-operating closely in various aspects of the aviation weather services, including Significant Weather Information co-ordination in the Asia-Pacific region. The establishment of the MOU will promote further meteorological collaboration between both agencies in areas including exchange of weather data, provision of training and co-operation in international aeronautical meteorological matters. The synergy of the co-operation will enhance the safety and efficiency of international civil air navigation.

     This is the third MOU that the HKO established with overseas official meteorological services this year. The HKO signed MOUs on meteorological co-operation with the Thai Meteorological Department and the Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics of the Republic of Indonesia in May and July 2023 respectively.

Ends/Thursday, August 3, 2023
Issued at HKT 15:44

NNNN

Archives Yesterday's Press Releases

Back to Index Page

Today's Press Releases

Photo

The Director of the Hong Kong Observatory, Dr Chan Pak-wai (right), and the Director of the Papua New Guinea National Weather Service, Mr Jimmy Gomoga (left), signed a memorandum of understanding via videoconferencing today (August 3) to enhance collaboration and exchange in aeronautical meteorological science and technologies.