Today, Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and His Excellency, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, issued this joint statement:
"The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, and His Excellency, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, held a productive bilateral call on October 30, reaffirming the strong and enduring ties between Canada and Pakistan and emphasizing the importance of deepening cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
"Canada and Pakistan agreed to facilitate the export of Canadian canola to Pakistan, recognizing the significant potential of Pakistan's expanding market for this Canadian commodity.
"The Ministers welcomed the successful conclusion of the first round of negotiations toward a Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA). Led by the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, and the Honourable Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, Federal Minister for Investment of Pakistan, the FIPA is an important priority which reflects both countries' dedication to fostering a stable and transparent investment environment.
"Both sides also expressed keen interest in expanding bilateral cooperation on energy security and critical minerals, recognizing the strong and growing role of Canadian companies in achieving Pakistan's ambitious mineral development goals and harnessing its clean energy potential.
"The Ministers also looked ahead to the upcoming 6th round of bilateral consultations, which will serve as a platform to advance shared priorities, reinforce government-to-government and private sector linkages, and explore new avenues for strategic collaboration.
"Canada and Pakistan remain committed to working together to promote peace, prosperity, and inclusive growth, both bilaterally and on the global stage."
