Pakistan, Canada Renew Push for Trade Ties After Dar–Anand Call

Officials aim to translate talks into deals through trade expos, with FIPPA providing investor assurances.

Overview

The Dar–Anand call reaffirmed plans to expand trade and investment, including a focus on agriculture and mines & minerals with collaboration under FIPPA.
Anita Anand thanked Pakistan for facilitating market access for Canadian canola exports.
Canada’s high commissioner encouraged Pakistan’s participation in PDAC, Crops Canada and Collision to build partnerships and business-to-business links.
Pakistan invited Canadian firms to the Pakistan Food & Agriculture Expo in Karachi on November 25 to showcase agri and processed food potential.
Both governments cited constructive recent engagement and pledged to remain in contact, with no new binding agreements announced.