Russia is continuing its efforts to export meat to the Philippines, a discussion that has been ongoing since 2015. The Philippine government insists on complete freedom from transboundary animal diseases, while Russia suggests regionalization mechanisms can be applied. No consensus has been reached so far, but a decision may be made this year. The potential impact of the suspension of Russian poultry product exports due to bird flu may also be discussed at an upcoming intergovernmental working group meeting in the first half of the year.