Pakistan, Canada vow to advancing mutually beneficial economic cooperation
Pakistan
Pakistan and Canada reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic ties during a call between Deputy PM Ishaq Dar and Canadian FM Anita Anand, focusing on trade, agriculture, and investment.
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Pakistan and Canada have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing mutually beneficial economic cooperation.
This came during a telephonic conversation between Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, the Foreign Office said in a statement on Friday.
The two leaders discussed strengthening bilateral trade and investment in sectors such as agriculture and mines & minerals, and collaboration under the Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPPA).
The Canadian Foreign Minister thanked the Deputy Prime Minister for facilitating market access for Canadian canola exports to Pakistan.
Both leaders appreciated recent constructive engagements and agreed to remain in close contact.
A day earlier, Tarik Ali Khan, High Commissioner of Canada to Pakistan, called on Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, at the Ministry of Commerce in Islamabad.
The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral trade and investment cooperation between Pakistan and Canada, particularly in the areas of mining, agriculture, information technology, renewable energy, and skill development.
The Canadian High Commissioner briefed the Minister on Canada’s efforts to diversify trade markets across Asia and highlighted Pakistan as an important emerging market for Canadian exports such as canola oil, soybean, and pulses.
He informed that Canada will be organizing three major expos in the coming months such as PDAC Convention (Mining Sector) in March, Crops Canada Show (Agriculture Sector) in April, and Collision (IT and Tech Sector) in Toronto.
The High Commissioner encouraged Pakistan’s participation in these shows to explore partnerships and establish business-to-business linkages.
Federal Minister Jam Kamal Khan underscored Pakistan’s growing focus on value addition in food, livestock, and halal-certified products, emphasizing the country’s authenticity and global credibility in halal production.
He invited Canadian companies to participate in the Pakistan Food & Agriculture Expo 2025, being held on November 25 in Karachi, showcasing Pakistan’s agri-based and processed food potential.
The minister further highlighted Pakistan’s rapid progress in digital transformation, e-commerce, IT exports, and AI-based fintech startups, noting that collaborations with global tech firms such as Meta and Google have expanded Pakistan’s digital ecosystem.
