Canadian mining firms eye investment opportunities in Pakistan
Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and High Commissioner of Canada to Pakistan, H.E. Tarik Ali Khan, discussed accelerating negotiations on the Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) and expanding bilateral cooperation in agriculture, mining, clean energy, aviation and value-added industries. The Canadian High Commissioner called on the Commerce Minister at the…
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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