Pakistan and Canada have expressed their shared resolve to strengthen bilateral relations through increased trade and investment and people-to-people exchanges.

According to a joint statement issued by the Foreign Office in Islamabad, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Canada Anita Anand reaffirmed their commitment to continue their cooperation to help address global challenges and promote peace and prosperity.

During the Canadian Foreign Minister's visit, the Deputy Prime Minister also provided an update on Pakistan's mediation efforts regarding the ongoing conflict in the region. Foreign Minister Anand thanked Pakistan for its mediation role that culminated in the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.

Both sides underscored the need for a sustainable ceasefire and for upholding the commitments under the Islamabad MoU.

Both sides noted the successful holding of the 6th round of Bilateral Consultations in February 2026 and reaffirmed the importance of the platform for advancing shared priorities and exploring new avenues for strategic collaboration. They underscored the importance of expanding cooperation through stronger economic, academic, and institutional linkages.

Recognizing the contributions of the over-300,000-strong Pakistani diaspora and over 9,000 Pakistani students in Canada, the two Ministers reaffirmed the importance of strengthening people-to-people ties, cultural exchanges, tourism, and further improving mobility between Pakistan and Canada.

Both sides welcomed progress toward a Pakistan-Canada Foreign Investment Protection and Promotion Agreement and emphasized the importance of regular engagement with the aim to conclude negotiations at the earliest. Both sides also agreed to revive the Pakistan-Canada Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment.

The two Ministers took note of Canadian investment in Pakistan and discussed the importance of diversifying business-to-business opportunities in priority sectors including clean energy, mining and critical minerals, infrastructure, agriculture, emerging technologies, environment protection and sustainability.

Recognizing the strategic importance of energy security and diversifying energy supplies, the two Ministers agreed to encourage increased investments in the renewable energy sector, including solar, wind, and battery storage technologies.

The Ministers signed a new protocol establishing predictable phytosanitary import conditions for Canadian canola. Pakistan's National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority and the Environment Protection Agency, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency will also explore opportunities for technical cooperation and capacity building.

Recognizing Pakistan's significant mineral potential and Canada's expertise in responsible mining, both sides agreed to promote bilateral trade and investment across the mining value chain, including exploration and services, and recognized the value of engagement in mining industry events. Minister Anand extended an invitation to Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar to attend the 2027 Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada conference.

Both sides expressed satisfaction at the close cooperation between Pakistan and Canada in multilateral fora including the United Nations and agreed to continue advancing their cooperation. They also exchanged views on the situation in Afghanistan and the ongoing threat of terrorism.

The two Ministers agreed to further strengthen security sector collaboration in the areas of counterterrorism and combating transnational organized crime. Canadian Foreign Minister Anand announced that Canada will continue to support Pakistan's counterterrorism efforts through various projects implemented via the UN, INTERPOL, and other organizations.

Recognizing the international challenges of climate change and poverty, Minister Anand announced development assistance projects in the areas of education, climate resilience, and health.