Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Dr. Musadik Malik, met with the High Commissioner of Canada to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Tarik Ali Khan, to discuss ongoing collaboration and future avenues of partnership between Pakistan and Canada.
High Commissioner Tarik Ali Khan conveyed condolences over the recent tragic attack on Cadet College Wana, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and expressed Canada’s hope for peace and stability in the region. He also thanked the Minister for his support in facilitating the import of Canadian Canola Oil into Pakistan.
Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including community welfare, climate-adaptive agriculture, and sustainable economic growth. The High Commissioner noted that the Canadian Commercial Commission could support Pakistan through the provision of Canadian goods and services under government-to-government (G2G) arrangements.
He shared that Canada is advancing innovations in climate-adaptive agriculture and expressed interest in partnering with Pakistan to promote sustainable practices and technology exchange.
Dr. Musadik Malik commended Canada’s leadership in the global climate discourse, noting its balanced approach to managing the hydrocarbon market alongside carbon sequestration and clean energy initiatives. He remarked that Canada’s experience offers valuable insights for Pakistan’s transition toward a green and resilient economy.
The Minister also briefed the High Commissioner on Pakistan’s initiative to establish Green Clusters to promote innovation, youth entrepreneurship, and green startups. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continued dialogue and structured cooperation in advancing shared goals of climate resilience, clean energy, and sustainable development.
