HKO and Papua New Guinea National Weather Service sign MOU on meteorological cooperation

Hong Kong Observatory and Papua New Guinea National Weather Service Sign MOU on Meteorological Cooperation

Leung Yan-yu, Christy

On 3 August 2023, the Hong Kong Observatory and the Papua New Guinea National Weather Service (PNGNWS) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) via an online ceremony, to enhance collaboration and exchanges in aeronautical meteorological science and technologies. Both agencies have been closely co-operating in various aspects of aviation weather services, including Significant Weather Information co-ordination. This MOU will promote further meteorological collaboration between both agencies in areas including weather data exchanges, 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.

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 an online ceremony.