The World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) Secretary-General, Professor Petteri Taalas addressed the delegates of the 4th Pacific Meteorological Council (PMC) during his mission in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Professor Taalas also delivered a key note address at the opening ceremony of the 2nd Pacific Ministerial Meeting on Meteorology (PMMM), and met and had discussions with Honourable Samuel Manetoali, Government of Solomon Islands Minister for Environment, Climate, Disaster Management and Meteorology. During his August 2017 visit to the Solomon Islands, Professor Taalas also paid a courtesy call and met with the Acting Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, Honorable Manasseh Maelanga.
Furthermore, while in Honiara Professor Taalas met and had discussions with the Government Ministers and Permanent Representatives with WMO, representatives of regional organizations including SPREP, and donors and development partners.
Professor Petteri Talaas, Secretary-General of WMO and Hon. Manasseh Maelanga, Deputy Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands. Photo credit: Mr Henry Taiki, WMO