ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Canada on Monday agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation and institutionalize common high-level dialogue throughout talks between Deputy Prime Minister and Overseas Minister Ishaq Dar and his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand, who’s on her first official go to to Pakistan.
Deputy Prime Minister and Overseas Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar welcomed Anand on the Overseas Workplace, the place the 2 leaders held delegation-level talks overlaying the total spectrum of Pakistan-Canada relations.
The discussions centered on increasing cooperation in commerce, funding, training, people-to-people exchanges and different areas of mutual curiosity, whereas either side additionally exchanged views on regional and worldwide developments.
Deputy Prime Minister/Overseas Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 met with Canada’s Minister of Overseas Affairs, HE Anita Anand @AnitaAnandMPat the moment in Islamabad.
The 2 sides reviewed current developments in Pakistan-Canada bilateral relations and exchanged views… pic.twitter.com/0nb5L4UBXZ
— Ministry of Overseas Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) July 20, 2026
In response to the Overseas Workplace, each ministers reaffirmed their dedication to strengthening the mutually useful partnership and agreed to increase cooperation in precedence sectors.
In addition they determined to institutionalize bilateral engagement by means of annual ministerial conferences to overview progress on an agreed Joint Assertion.
Anand is visiting Pakistan on the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar. Throughout her keep, she can be scheduled to name on Pakistan’s management to debate issues of bilateral and regional significance.
The Canadian authorities described the go to as a major milestone, noting that it’s the first go to by a Canadian international minister to Pakistan in almost 20 years.
Deputy Prime Minister/Overseas Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 Welcomed Canada’s Minister of Overseas Affairs, HE Anita Anand @AnitaAnandMPupon her arrival on the Ministry of Overseas Affairs in Islamabad at the moment.
The 2 leaders are holding talks on the total… pic.twitter.com/JI4LrfwEdU
— Ministry of Overseas Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) July 20, 2026
It mentioned the go to displays Canada’s dedication to strengthening strategic partnerships within the Indo-Pacific area and enhancing ties with Pakistan.
Pakistan and Canada preserve cordial relations supported by sturdy people-to-people hyperlinks. In response to the Canadian authorities, greater than 300,000 Canadians of Pakistani origin stay in Canada, whereas round 20,000 Canadian residents reside in Pakistan.
Financial cooperation has additionally continued to develop. The Canadian authorities mentioned bilateral merchandise commerce reached roughly $1.2 billion in 2025, together with $499.7 million in Canadian exports to Pakistan, up 65% from 2024, and $696 million in imports from Pakistan.
It additionally famous that Canada hosted the second spherical of negotiations on the Overseas Funding Promotion and Safety Settlement (FIPA) with Pakistan in June 2026, underscoring ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral commerce and funding ties.
The go to is anticipated to additional strengthen Pakistan-Canada relations and open new avenues for cooperation by means of sustained diplomatic engagement and common high-level consultations.