ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Canada reaffirmed their commitment to a strong and long-standing relationship, underscoring the importance of enhancing cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
The commitment was made through a joint statement issued on Monday by the Foreign Office after a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Ishaq Dar, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, Anita Anand, in Istanbul.
It was agreed to facilitate the export of Canadian canola to Pakistan, recognising 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),” said the joint statement.
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Pakistan–Canada Joint Statement: Reaffirming strong and enduring ties – 3rd November 2025
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Led by Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, Minister for Investment of Pakistan, and Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade of Canada, the FIPA is an important priority that reflects both countries’ dedication to fostering a stable and transparent investment environment.
Both sides expressed a strong interest in expanding bilateral cooperation in energy security and critical minerals, acknowledging the significant and growing contribution of Canadian companies toward supporting Pakistan’s ambitious mineral development objectives and clean energy potential.
The ministers also discussed the upcoming 6th round of bilateral consultations, which will provide a platform to advance shared priorities, strengthen government-to-government and private sector partnerships, and explore new opportunities for strategic collaboration.
Pakistan and Canada reaffirmed their commitment to working together to promote peace, prosperity, and inclusive growth—both bilaterally and at the global level.
Pakistan enjoys friendly relations with Canada, which was one of the first countries to recognise Pakistan as a sovereign independent state in 1947.
The two countries regularly hold bilateral consultations on political matters, while the Pakistani diaspora in Canada numbers around 500,000.
Islamabad has also awarded the Reko Diq gold mine project to a Canadian firm, which is the largest in terms of foreign direct investment in Pakistan.
Over the years, the bilateral cooperation and engagement in the political, economic, and cultural arenas between Pakistan and Canada has witnessed a consistent upwards trajectory, according to the Pakistani foreign office.
At present, there are two Pakistan-origin senators and six House of Commons members in the Canadian parliament, who act as a bridge between the two countries.
