Bangkok:Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with Canada's Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai during the World Bank Group-IMF Annual Meetings to discuss enhancing economic cooperation between Pakistan and Canada.
According to Radio Pakistan, the Finance Minister emphasized Pakistan's economic stabilization and called for advancement on the investment protection agreement to attract Canadian investments.
Both parties identified potential collaborations in agriculture, agrotechnology, livestock, and food security, with a focus on engaging the private sector. They also discussed the Barrick mining project, including its security review and financing, highlighting its potential to boost exports and create jobs.
Furthermore, the Finance Minister pointed out opportunities in IT services, artificial intelligence skills development, virtual assets, and the involvement of the Pakistani diaspora, including remittances from Canada.