ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and Canada have agreed to facilitate the export of Canadian canola to Pakistan, marking a significant step toward expanding bilateral trade and investment, the two countries announced in a joint statement on Monday.
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Pakistan–Canada Joint Statement: Reaffirming strong and enduring ties – 3rd November 2025
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— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) November 3, 2025
The agreement follows a phone conversation between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand on October 30, during which both reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic cooperation and fostering long-term trade ties.
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“Pakistan and Canada agreed to facilitate the export of Canadian canola to Pakistan, recognising the significant potential of Pakistan’s expanding market for this Canadian commodity,” the statement said. The move comes as Canada seeks new buyers following China’s imposition of preliminary anti-dumping duties on Canadian canola earlier this year.
See my joint statement with my Pakistani counterpart, @MIshaqDar50, on reaffirming Canada’s and Pakistan’s strong and enduring ties. pic.twitter.com/PMaQB00i0O
— Anita Anand (@AnitaAnandMP) November 3, 2025
The two countries also welcomed the conclusion of the first round of negotiations toward a Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA), led by Pakistan’s Minister for Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh and Canada’s Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu. The deal aims to create a stable and transparent investment environment to boost investor confidence.
Canada is strengthening and diversifying its trade relationships.
As we continue negotiations toward a Foreign Investment and Promotion Agreement with Pakistan, our governments have agreed to facilitate Canadian canola exports — a beneficial deal for both sides. https://t.co/i8ac7uw5OK
— Rob Oliphant (@Rob_Oliphant) November 3, 2025
Additionally, both sides expressed interest in strengthening cooperation on energy security and critical minerals, with Canada pledging support for Pakistan’s clean energy ambitions and mineral development goals. The upcoming sixth round of bilateral consultations will further explore areas of strategic collaboration and private-sector linkages.
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Canadian officials, including MPs Rob Oliphant and Shafqat Ali, hailed the agreement as a “beneficial deal for both sides,” emphasizing the diversification of Canada’s trade relationships. Minister Anand also confirmed that Pakistan’s decision to lift restrictions on canola imports had already led to new import orders being placed.
See my statement on Pakistan's decision to lift its restrictions on imports of Canadian canola. pic.twitter.com/pZDFSBHBV8
— Anita Anand (@AnitaAnandMP) October 31, 2025