Canada and Pakistan look into expanding their mining, commercial, and agricultural ties.

KARACHI In an effort to strengthen economic relations, Pakistani and Canadian officials have talked about measures to improve trade, mining, and agricultural cooperation, the Pakistani commerce ministry said on Saturday.

The statement was released following a meeting between Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan Tarik Ali Khan and Pakistani Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan, which was centered on growing bilateral collaboration in trade, investment, mining, agriculture, energy, and developing areas.

According to a statement from the ministry of commerce, “both sides reviewed the evolving global economic landscape during the meeting and underscored the need for adaptive trade strategies amid shifting supply chains and geopolitical realignments.”

“The federal minister underlined Pakistan’s intention to broaden alliances and draw in high-caliber foreign investment, especially in export-oriented and value-adding industries.

Cooperation in the mining and minerals industry was one of the main topics of discussion. The Reko Diq copper-gold mine, one of the biggest undeveloped mines in the world, is one of Pakistan’s abundant natural resources.

Commerce Minister Khan highlighted Pakistan’s growing interest in developing small and medium-scale mining projects and stressed the importance of modern exploration techniques, surveying expertise and responsible mining governanc.

According to the ministry of commerce, “the Canadian high commissioner noted Canada’s global leadership in mining services and exploration technologies and expressed willingness to support Pakistan through capacity-building initiatives, technical assistance, and business-to-business matchmaking.”

“In this context, both sides discussed Pakistan’s participation in the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) conference in Toronto, with an emphasis on linking Pakistani miners with reputable Canadian exploration companies and service providers.”