The symposium 'Plant Health Without Borders', hosted by the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU and co-organised with Horizon Europe EUPHRESCO III project, highlights global collaboration for plant health. It emphasizes the significance of protecting plants for environmental sustainability, food security and economic development. The event underscores the interconnectedness of plant, human, animal and environmental health, advocating for cross-border cooperation to address challenges like invasive pests. Through inspirational talks, it aims to foster knowledge sharing and community engagement in safeguarding plant health worldwide.