Pakistan, Canada Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Developments in Phone Call

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand held a telephone conversation on Monday to discuss recent regional developments.

According to Qatar News Agency (QNA), the talks included discussion of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, recently signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye.

Regional Situation Discussed
The call provided an opportunity for the Pakistani and Canadian foreign ministers to exchange views on developments affecting the region. The Makkah Joint Defense Agreement was among the issues addressed during the conversation.

Pakistan–Canada Engagement
The discussion comes as Islamabad and Ottawa continue diplomatic engagement on regional and international issues. QNA’s brief report did not announce any new bilateral agreement or provide further details on specific outcomes from the call.

Focus on Recent Defense Agreement
The reference to the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement places the recently signed arrangement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye among the key regional developments discussed by the two ministers.

Further details about the telephone conversation or any follow-up initiatives were not included in the official report.