Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand Visits Pakistan
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand visited Pakistan, marking the first such visit in nearly 20 years.
She met with Pakistani officials to discuss important topics like trade, security, and the Indus Waters Treaty.
Pakistan asked for Canada's support to uphold the treaty, while India has paused it due to terrorism concerns.
Canada announced $47 million in aid for Pakistan, focusing on security and border management.
Anand also praised Pakistan's efforts in helping to reduce tensions in the Middle East.
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand made her first official visit to Pakistan in nearly 20 years.
She met with Pakistani officials, including Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Discussions covered bilateral ties, trade, security, and regional developments, including the Indus Waters Treaty.
Pakistan sought Canada's support to uphold the Indus Waters Treaty, while India has paused it due to terrorism concerns.
Canada announced $47 million in development and security assistance for Pakistan, focusing on border management and counterterrorism.
- Who
- Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Pakistani officials, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
- What
- Anita Anand's official visit to Pakistan, the first by a Canadian foreign minister in nearly 20 years
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Islamabad, Pakistan
- Why
- To discuss bilateral ties, including trade, security, regional developments, and the Indus Waters Treaty
Pakistan's Perspective
India's Perspective
Indus Waters Treaty
Pakistan's Perspective
Pakistan seeks Canada's support to uphold the Indus Waters Treaty and restore it immediately, emphasizing the importance of international law and treaty obligations.
India's Perspective
India has placed the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, linking its decision to Pakistan's continued support for cross-border terrorism, particularly after the Pahalgam terror attack.
- Visiting Minister
- Anita Anand
- Host Country
- Pakistan
- Last Visit by Canadian Foreign Minister
- Nearly 20 years ago
- Key Discussion Topics
- Trade, security, regional developments, Indus Waters Treaty
- Canada's Assistance to Pakistan
- $47 million
- Focus Areas of Assistance
- Border management, counterterrorism, financial crime investigations, law enforcement training
- Pakistan's Role Acknowledged
- Supporting dialogue to ease U.S.-Iran tensions
- Diplomatic Relations Established
- 1947