Canada-Pakistan Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement Negotiations

Background

Canada and Pakistan held their third round of negotiations on May 28-29, 2012 in Ottawa. The parties have pledged to work together to conclude an agreement in a timely manner. The second round of negotiations took place from October 31 to November 2, 2011 in Islamabad in Pakistan.

A bilateral FIPA will provide greater predictability and certainty for Canadian investors considering investment opportunities in Pakistan. Canada’s objective in entering these negotiations is to secure a comprehensive, high-quality agreement which will protect investors through the establishment of a framework of legally binding rights and obligations.

Key sectors of interest are minerals, information technology and infrastructure.

Related Links

• Pakistan Fact Sheet
• Trade Commissioner Service in Pakistan
• Export and Development Canada - Country Info: Pakistan

Contact Point

If you have questions or comments, please contact Global Affairs Canada at:

Investment Trade Policy Division (TNI)
Global Affairs Canada
Lester B. Pearson Building
125 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G2
Fax: 613-944-0679
E-mail: consultations@international.gc.ca