Pakistan’s decision to facilitate the resumption of Canadian canola shipments has been praised by Ottawa as a vital step toward strengthening agricultural trade flows between the two countries.
According to ministry of information report today, the development was acknowledged during a teleconference between Pakistan”s Minister for Commerce, Mr. Jam Kamal Khan, and his Canadian counterpart, Minister of International Trade, Mr. Maninder Sidhu, held to advance bilateral economic cooperation.
Both ministers welcomed the positive trajectory in commercial relations and reaffirmed their commitment to expanding partnerships for mutual economic gain.
The discussion also centred on trade diversification, with both sides agreeing on the importance of expanding cooperation beyond traditional sectors.
Pakistan outlined its export strengths, including textiles and apparel, leather goods, agro-based products, surgical instruments, and sports goods. Officials also pointed to growing capabilities in value-added food processing and higher segments of the value chain.
The Canadian minister was informed of Pakistan’s emerging focus on the minerals and mining sector as a new priority area for investment. An invitation was extended to Canadian companies to explore opportunities in this domain.
Both nations agreed to continue engagement at technical and policy levels to identify priority areas for collaboration, facilitate market access, and encourage business-to-business linkages.
Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Mr. Tariq Ali Khan, and other high-ranking officials were also present during the call.