The Department of Meteorology of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment undertook the organization of the joint conference of the Policy and Finance Advisory Committee (PFAC) and the Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) of the Network of National Meteorological Services of Europe (EUMETNET). The Conference took place on 4-6 April 2023, at the Sun Hall Hotel in Larnaca.
The Conference was attended by Directors and representatives of National Meteorological Services as well as representatives of other relevant European organizations such as EUMETSAT (European Organisation for the Management of Meteorological Satellite Products) and EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency).
During the meetings of the Conference very important decisions for the future of EUMETNET were taken as the topics of the Conference focused on the coordination of activities, monitoring the progress of work plans and scientific programmes, identification of requirements and funding of programmes and activities of the organisation.
In the framework of the Conference, the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment hosted a dinner held in the same venue. The dinner was honoured with the presence of the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment Mr. Petros Xenophontos and the Director General of the Ministry Mr. Andreas Gregoriou, as well as partners and officials of the Department of Meteorology. During the dinner, the Minister and the Director of the Department of Meteorology, Dr. Kleanthis Nicolaides, addressed the guests.
The proceedings of the Conference were successful and the participants expressed their appreciation for the organization and the contribution of both the Ministry and the Department of Meteorology.
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