Vietnamese official named as Vice President of WMO’s Region II
General Director of the Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration Tran Hong Thai has been appointed as Vice President of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)’s Region II (Asia).
General Director of the Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration Tran Hong Thai (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - General Director of the VietnamMeteorological and Hydrological Administration Tran Hong Thai has beenappointed as Vice President of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)’s RegionII (Asia).
This was the first time a permanent representative ofVietnam to the WMO assumed such a position. The WMO, formally designated as aspecialised agency of the United Nations in 1951, has 187 member states and sixmember territories.
On the occasion, WMO Secretary-General Petteri Talasscongratulated Vietnam and pledged to offer maximum assistance to the Vietnameserepresentative in his new post for mutual benefits of the members.
He described it as an opportunity for Vietnam’s meteorologicaland hydrological sector to boost its engagements in the WMO, improve itsposition in Asia, and enhance capacity in natural disasters prevention.
The 35-member Region II covers a vast expanse of the IndianOcean and part of the Pacific Ocean. It is home to a large and diverse range ofecosystems, including deserts, forests, rivers, lakes and seas.
Major challenges to the development of the region includemitigation of natural and environmental disasters, climate change and variability,water management, water resources management, land use and land degradation,energy availability, poverty alleviation and conservation of biodiversity.
Weather, climate and water observations are required toaddress these issues, which are of relevance for the present social andeconomic development as well as for that of future generations./.
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The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has supported the development of the Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration (VMHA) under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment over the time, said VMHA Director Tran Hong Thai.
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Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
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The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
General Director of the Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration Tran Hong Thai (Photo: VNA) 
