ISLAMABAD: Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand will arrive in Pakistan on Monday for her first official visit since assuming office, as Islamabad and Ottawa seek to deepen bilateral cooperation across trade, investment, education and people-to-people exchanges.
The visit comes at the invitation of Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, the Foreign Office said on Sunday. This will be the first visit by Minister Anand to Pakistan following her assumption of office.
During the visit, Dar and Anand will hold bilateral talks covering the entire spectrum of Pakistan-Canada relations. The discussions will focus on strengthening cooperation in trade and investment, education, and people-to-people exchanges.
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The two Ministers will also exchange views on regional and global developments of mutual interest, the Foreign Office stated.
During the visit, the Canadian Foreign Minister will also call on the leadership of Pakistan.
Pakistan and Canada maintain cordial bilateral relations anchored in close people-to-people ties enriched by the vibrant Pakistani diaspora in Canada. The visit underscores the shared commitment of both countries to expand mutual cooperation.
Bilateral relations between Pakistan and Canada are underpinned by extensive people-to-people ties, with more than 300,000 Canadians of Pakistani origin in Canada and approximately 20,000 Canadians in Pakistan.
In 2025, Canada-Pakistan bilateral merchandise trade totalled approximately $1.2 billion, with $499.7 million – up 65 percent since 2024 – in Canadian exports to Pakistan and $696 million in imports.
In June 2026, Canada hosted the second round of negotiations toward a Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement with Pakistan.
