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• Ottawa eyes new trade, investment avenues with Pakistan as Foreign Minister Anita Anand visits

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ISLAMABAD: Cana­da’s Foreign Minister An­ita Anand on Monday expressed her country’s interest in exploring new avenues for trade and bilateral cooperation with Pakistan during her one-day official visit to Islamabad.

The two countries agre­ed to expand cooperation in trade, investment, security and development, reaffirming their commitment to institutionalise bilateral engagement. Canada also annou­nced assistance worth more than $47 million for security and development initiatives in Pakistan.