Canadian mining firms eye investment opportunities in Pakistan
A delegation of Canadian mining companies is expected to attend an upcoming minerals investment forum in Pakistan, as Islamabad seeks to attract more foreign investment in exploration, mining and related sectors. The development came during a meeting between Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Canada’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Tarik Ali Khan, who read a statement on Tuesday.…
A Canadian mining delegation is set to attend a minerals investment forum in Pakistan, as Islamabad aims to lure more foreign investment in related sectors. The Canadian High Commissioner announced a strong contingent of companies from exploration, mining services, equipment and supply chains would attend. Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and the Canadian envoy discussed mining as a priority sector and the need for a secure investment framework to engage Canadian firms in Pakistan's large consumer market.
The Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) was highlighted as a key step to boost Canadian investments, promising legal protection and arbitration for investors. The meeting also touched on opportunities in clean energy, dairy development, aviation, and agricultural processing. Both sides agreed on the potential for Canadian-Pakistani joint ventures to expand in various sectors, including canola processing and export-oriented manufacturing.
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