Islamabad: Pakistan and Canada have reaffirmed their strong and enduring partnership, emphasizing expanded collaboration in trade, investment, and energy during a bilateral call between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand on October 30.
Both sides agreed to facilitate the export of Canadian canola to Pakistan, highlighting the commodity’s growing potential in Pakistan’s expanding market.
The two countries also welcomed the successful completion of the first round of negotiations for a Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA), led by Federal Minister for Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh and Canadian Minister for International Trade Maninder Sidhu. The agreement aims to establish a stable and transparent framework to attract and safeguard bilateral investments.
Discussions further focused on enhancing cooperation in energy security and critical minerals, with both sides recognizing the vital role of Canadian companies in supporting Pakistan’s clean energy transition and mineral development ambitions.
Looking ahead, both ministers underscored the importance of the upcoming sixth round of bilateral consultations, which will advance shared priorities, strengthen institutional linkages, and explore new avenues for strategic collaboration between the two nations.
Pakistan and Canada reiterated their mutual commitment to promoting peace, prosperity, and inclusive growth—bilaterally and globally.
