ISLAMABAD: Canadian Overseas Minister Anita Anand will make an official go to to Pakistan on Monday, July 20, marking her first journey to the nation, Pakistan’s Overseas Workplace introduced on Sunday.
Anand’s journey comes on the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Overseas Minister Ishaq Dar. Based on the Overseas Workplace assertion, this can be Anand’s first go to to Pakistan since assuming her present function.
In the course of the journey, Anand and Dar are anticipated to carry bilateral talks protecting the total vary of Pakistan, Canada relations. The Overseas Workplace mentioned discussions will heart on strengthening cooperation in commerce and funding, schooling, and other people to folks exchanges.
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Curtain Raiser: Go to of the Minister of Overseas Affairs of Canada HE Anita Anand to Pakistan (20 July 2026)
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The 2 officers are additionally anticipated to debate regional and world developments of shared curiosity. Anand can also be scheduled to fulfill with Pakistan management as a part of her go to.
The Canadian authorities confirmed Anand’s go to, framing it as a part of a broader effort to deepen Canada’s strategic partnerships throughout the Indo-Pacific area.
Based on Canada’s assertion, the connection between the 2 nations is supported by in depth, 300,000 Canadians of Pakistani origin residing in Canada and roughly 20,000 Canadians at present residing in Pakistan.
Canada’s authorities additionally launched commerce information as a part of its assertion, noting that bilateral merchandise commerce between the 2 nations totaled roughly $1.2 billion in 2025.
That included $499.7 million in Canadian exports to Pakistan, up 65% since 2024, and $696 million in imports from Pakistan.
The assertion additionally famous that Canada hosted the second spherical of negotiations in June 2026 for a international funding promotion and safety settlement between the 2 nations, signaling continued efforts to formalize financial cooperation.
Monday’s go to is anticipated to construct additional momentum in a relationship each nations describe as traditionally shut however not too long ago underrepresented on the highest diplomatic ranges.