The Observatory and Solomon Islands Meteorological Service signed an expanded MOU to strengthen meteorological collaboration

11 September 2024

The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) and the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service (SIMS) signed an expanded memorandum of understanding (MOU) on cooperation at the HKO Headquarters on 10 September 2024 to further 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 SIMS, Mr David Hiba HIRIASIA and witnessed by Mr TSE Chin-wan, Secretary for Environment and Ecology of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

At the signing ceremony, Dr CHAN said, “I strongly believe that the synergy of our continued cooperation will enhance our aviation weather services.  Through the active exchanges made possible by this expanded MOU on cooperation, we will jointly contribute to the safety and efficiency of international civil air navigation in the Asia and Pacific Region.”

Mr HIRIASIA said, “This MOU is more than just a document. It is a testament to our shared vision and commitment to excellence in meteorological services. It symbolises our collective effort to build a safer, more resilient world for all.”

HKO and SIMS first signed the MOU on cooperation in 2022. Under the expanded MOU, the two parties will collaborate further, including experience sharing on the quality management system and ICAO aeronautical information management.

Dr CHAN Pak-wai, Director of the HKO (right) and Mr David Hiba HIRIASIA, Director of SIMS (left), signed an expanded memorandum of understanding on cooperation.


Mr TSE Chin-wan, Secretary for Environment and Ecology of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (middle) witnessed the signing of MOU on cooperation.