The Finance and Health Ministers agreed to release a joint communiqué, announcing the further strengthening of coordination between Finance and Health Ministries through the establishment of a Joint Finance and Health Task Force. WOAH will be part of this task force, the aim of which is to enhance collaboration and global cooperation on all issues related to pandemic prevention, preparedness and response. The task force will also promote the exchange of experiences and best practice, developing coordination arrangements between Finance and Health Ministries, promoting collective action and encouraging effective stewardship of resources to address the existing gaps in financing for pandemic preparedness and response.