Bangkok: Pakistan and Canada have pledged to enhance their economic partnership, focusing on various sectors including agriculture and technology. This commitment was made during a meeting between Pakistan’s Finance Minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb, and Canada’s Secretary of State for International Development, Randeep Sarai, held on the sidelines of the World Bank Group-IMF Annual Meetings.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Finance Minister emphasized the importance of stabilizing Pakistan’s economy and called for advancements in the investment protection agreement to attract Canadian investments. The discussions also delved into potential collaborations in agriculture, agrotechnology, livestock, and food security, with an emphasis on increasing private-sector involvement.

The dialogue further included a review of the Barrick mining project, focusing on its security, financing, and its potential to boost exports and employment. Additionally, the Finance Minister spotlighted opportunities in IT services, artificial intelligence skills, virtual assets, and engaging the Pakistani diaspora, particularly in terms of remittances from Canada.