Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand will arrive in Islamabad on Monday for the first official trip by a foreign minister from the North American country in two-decades.
The high-level diplomatic engagement takes place in Islamabad, following an official invitation extended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
Ministry officials confirmed that the visiting dignitary will hold comprehensive bilateral talks covering the entire spectrum of Pakistan–Canada relations. Discussions will focus heavily on strengthening cooperation in trade and investment, education, and people-to-people exchanges.
Both nations maintain cordial bilateral ties anchored in extensive diaspora connections, hosting more than 300,000 Canadians of Pakistani origin and approximately 20,000 Canadians living in Pakistan.
Bilateral merchandise trade totaled approximately $1.2 billion in 2025, underpinned by $499.7 million in Canadian exports and $696 million in imports.
During the diplomatic mission, the Canadian foreign minister will also call on the leadership of Pakistan, attending a scheduled meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Government representatives stated that the meetings will deepen strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.
Furthermore, the diplomatic calendar follows recent economic milestones, including the second round of negotiations hosted by Canada in June towards a Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement.
