Geneva, July 30 -- Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long has called on the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) to support Vietnam in investing in and upgrading its hydrometeorological infrastructure, particularly in vulnerable areas, through mobilising and connecting global climate finance sources.

Long made the proposal at his meeting with WMO Secretary-General Professor Celeste Saulo on July 30 in Geneva. The meeting took place as part of National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man's attendance at the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament and his participation in bilateral activities in Switzerland.

The Deputy PM praised WMO's pivotal role in advancing global cooperation in meteorology and hydrology, enhancing earl...