ISLAMABAD: Pak­istan and Canada on Monday began negotiations on the third round of the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) aimed at strengthening the flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) between the two countries.

The Canadian delegation was led by High Commissioner Tarik Ali Khan, while the Pakistani side was headed by Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) Secretary Jamil Ahmad Qureshi.

An official announcement said that a special delegation from Canada has arrived to carry on discussions of the third round of negotiations on an investment treaty. The three-day discussion runs from Oct 19 to 21.

SIFC Secretary Jamil Ahmad Qureshi welcomed the Canadian delegation for their commitment to the process. He said the conclusion of the BIT would be a significant milestone in Pakistan–Canada relations.

The Canadian high commissioner thanked the Pa­­k­­i­­stan government for hosting the round and for its constructive appr­oach.

Published in Dawn, October 20th, 2026