The National Government announced a new step in its strategy to internationalize Colombia’s agricultural sector, following approval by the Philippines of the veterinary health certificates agreed with Colombia for beef and pork.
This decision enables the progress on applications for import permits before the Philippine authorities for establishments and products that meet the established health requirements. This formally opens the way for Colombian beef and pork to enter the Philippine market, subject to obtaining the relevant permits and complying with the conditions required by that country.
Regarding this milestone, the Minister of Agriculture stated: “This is great news for our cattle and pig farmers. The Philippines is a market of more than 115 million consumers, and today Colombia is taking a firm step toward bringing the quality of our meat there. We are moving from a rural sector that produces to survive to one that produces to conquer markets. More exports mean more income, more jobs, and more opportunities for our rural families.”
To ensure the success of this initiative, the Ministry of Agriculture, in coordination with the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA), industry associations and producers, will continue to support the process so that this sanitary market opening translates into concrete trade operations and new export opportunities.
With this progress, Colombia demonstrates that it is opening markets and that the Colombian countryside is ready to export.
30 September | Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development | Colombia | https://www.minagricultura.gov.co/
