Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand arrived in Islamabad on Monday for an official visit to Pakistan, marking her first trip to the country since assuming office.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar welcomed her at the Foreign Office, where they held bilateral talks to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, education, and people-to-people exchanges.The visit emphasizes deepening Canada-Pakistan relations, which are anchored in strong diaspora ties.

The Canadian government highlighted that this is the first visit by a Canadian foreign minister to Pakistan in nearly 20 years, underscoring its significance.Discussions also covered regional and global developments of mutual interest.Trade figures revealed $1.2 billion in bilateral merchandise trade in 2025, with Canadian exports to Pakistan rising 65% since 2024.The visit follows negotiations on a Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement, aiming to enhance economic ties.Both nations aim to leverage their strategic partnership in the Indo-Pacific region, reflecting shared interests in global and regional stability.