The fifth meeting of the  Regional Steering Committee of GF‐TADs for Asia and the Pacific was held in Tokyo, Japan on 21-22 July 2011.

Two main points of recommendation were established at the meeting 1) It is important to follow a system approach focusing on strengthened public‐private partnership relevant to the control of animal diseases that have significant impacts on market and trade, to maximise contribution to food security and better human livelihood, and 2) GF‐TADs provides coordinating platform for the two major international animal health organisations (FAO and OIE), as well as WHO, Sub‐Regional organisations, Regional Organisations, national Veterinary Services, in collaboration with donor/partner agencies to promote synergies and avoid duplication of activities