Pakistan enjoys friendly and cooperative relations with Latin America. The assumption that the two regions are marginal to each other because of geographical distance is no longer valid. Pakistan and Latin America are gradually emerging as important political, commercial, economic and cultural partners. Pakistan shares many commonalities and similarities of views and interests on a broad range of international issues with Latin American countries.

Closer cooperation with Latin America holds immense economic potential for Pakistan. Latin America's collective GDP is over US$ 6 trillion. It has a combined population of more than 600 million, nearly half of which is under the age of thirty. The region constitutes a dynamic, growing, and resource-rich part of the world.

Trend lines appear to be growing in the right direction within a wide array of sectors. Pakistan's trade with the region is increasing at a healthy pace, and we are developing linkages with important trade blocs in the region. Pakistan remains engaged in negotiations with Mercosur, the largest trade bloc in the region and a US$2.7 trillion market. Pakistan also attained Observer Status at the Pacific Alliance in 2021. Pakistan has established resident Missions in 4 Latin American countries: Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Cuba.

Canada

Pakistan traditionally enjoys cordial and friendly relations with Canada. Bilateral relations are based on strong foundation of friendship, cooperation and shared values marked by commonality of interests. The two countries established diplomatic relations in 1947 at the birth of Pakistan. Canada was one of the first countries to recognize Pakistan as a sovereign independent state, which laid the foundation for a strong and steady bilateral relationship that has continued to evolve over the years. Canada also deployed its first-ever UN peacekeeping mission in the disputed territory of Jammu and Kashmir region in 1949.

Over the years, the bilateral cooperation and engagement in the political, economic, and cultural arenas between Pakistan and Canada has witnessed a consistent upwards trajectory. The two countries celebrated 75th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations in 2022. To commemorate this landmark jubilee in a befitting manner, various events and activities were organized in different Canadian cities. Pakistan has a diplomatic Mission in Ottawa and the Consulates Generals in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.

Pakistan and Canada regularly hold bilateral consultation on political matters. 4th Round of BPC was held in 2021.

Volume of bilateral trade between Pakistan and Argentina during the Fiscal Year 2022-23 was 903  million USD.

Pakistan has awarded Reko Dig Project to Canada which is largest in terms of FDI in Pakistan.

Pakistani Diaspora in Canada is around 500,000, the 54 largest from Asia after Chinese, Indians, Vietnamese and Filipinos.

At present, there are two Senators and six Members of House of Commons of Pakistan-origin in the Canadian parliament. Their presence in the parliament acts as a bridge between the two countries.

Mexico

Pakistan and Mexico have been enjoying cordial and friendly relations since 1955. Both countries have similarity of views on many international issues, including centrality of UN Charter, Security Council Reforms, Global Developmental issues, and just and fair international political and economic order.

Pakistan has maintained its Mission in Mexico since 1974. Mexico opened Embassy in Islamabad in 2007 but closed it in 2009 due to financial constraints. Currently, Mexican Embassy in Tehran is accredited to Pakistan. Pakistan’s Embassy is concurrently accredited to Costa Rica, El Salvador, Panama, Guatemala and Belize. Both countries have appointed Honorary Consuls as well.

Pakistan and Mexico regularly hold bilateral consultation on political matters. 6th Round of BPC was held at Islamabad on 5th December 2023. There is also a Joint Economic Commission established between Pakistan and Mexico.

Volume of bilateral trade between Pakistan and Mexico during the Fiscal Year 2022-23 was 126.9 million USD.

Around 15-20 Pakistani students are studying in Mexican Universities. A MoU has been signed between Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and the University of Anahuac South (UAS), and Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute (GIKI) and the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN). Pakistan is exploring possibilities of enhancing cooperation in education sector.

Pakistan is also exploring possibilities of citrus fruits and rice export to Mexico. Cultural projection of Pakistan in Mexico is being done through participation in numerous festivals. Several promotional videos have been dubbed in Spanish language on Tourism, and Economic and Investment opportunities in Pakistan. A project for installing “Bust of Quaid-e-Azam” at a prominent place in Mexico City has also been initiated.

Brazil

Pakistan and Brazil established their diplomatic ties in 1948 and opened diplomatic Missions in respective capitals. The Mission is also concurrently accredited to Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, Suriname and Venezuela. Pakistan-Brazil relations are cordial based on mutual respect and understanding and characterized by cooperation at the UN and other international fora.

Pakistanhas been promoting Pakistan’s trade, economic and tourism potential in Brazil. Pakistan and Brazil have commonality on a number of regional and international issues i.e, Kashmir Issue, Palestine Issue,engagement with Mercosur, nuclear disarmament, counterterrorism, transnational crimes, candidatures at international fora.

Pakistan and Brazil regularly hold bilateral consultation on political matters.5th Round of BPC was held virtually in 2021.Pakistan and Brazil also established 2+2 (Political cum Military) Structured Dialogued Mechanism in July 2019 to regularly hold talks on important international, regional, and bilateral matters.

Volume of bilateral trade between Pakistan and Brazil during the Fiscal Year 2022-23 was 1556 million USD.                                                                                           

Pakistan and Brazil are also cooperating in the field of education, livestock and agriculture and Science and technology through various MoUs.

There is a small Pakistani community numbering approximately 1000 people; mostly concentrated in Sao Paulo & Brasilia. They are mainly engaged in doing small businesses like food trucks with a handful of students and IT professionals and other areas.

Argentina

Diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Argentina were established in October 1951. The 70^th Anniversary of this milestone was celebrated in 2021. On the occasion, a book on Allama Muhammad Iqbal was published in Spanish language (with English translation) by the Embassy of Pakistan, Buenos Aires. The Embassy of Pakistan is also concurrently accredited to Paraguay, Uruguay, Peru, Ecuador and Chile

The Republic of Argentina is important for Pakistan in many ways, with great potential for mutually beneficial trade, economic and technical cooperation Pakistan and Argentina enjoy a shared world view and common perspective on issues of global concern. The two countries believe that a multilateral order with the UN at its core remains indispensable to address the myriad of complex and interconnected challenges confronting the international community.

Pakistan and Argentina regularly hold bilateral consultation on political matters.5th Round of BPC was held in December 2022.Pakistan and Argentina also established Joint Trade Commission in 2021.

Volume of bilateral trade between Pakistan and Argentina during the Fiscal Year 2022-23 was 187 million USD.

Pakistan and Argentina are actively collaborating in the field of pharmaceutical, surgical instruments, sports, defence, science and technology and agriculture.

There are approximately 40-50 Pakistanis living in Argentina. They are normally engaged in blue collar jobs.

Cuba

Pakistan and Cuba established diplomatic relations in October 1955. Cuba maintained its Embassy in Pakistan from 1963 to 1991. However, in 1991 Cuba closed its Mission due to financial constraints. Cuba reopened its Embassy in Islamabad in 2006. Pakistan opened its Embassy in Havana for the first time in 2007. Pakistan’s Embassy is concurrently accredited to Nicaragua, Haiti, Antigua & Barbuda, Honduras, Grenada and Trinidad and Tobago.

 Pakistan and Cuba enjoy friendly and cooperative relations. The relationship is marked by high-level exchange of visits., political dialogue between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, support to candidatures to multilateral organizations and cooperation in the social and culture fields.

Pakistan and Cuba regularly hold bilateral consultation on political matters.4th Round of BPC was held in 2016.Pakistan and Cuba also established Pak-Cuba Joint Economic Commission in 2012.

The trade between Pakistan and Cuba is minimal.

Cuba gave medical assistance to Pakistan in the aftermath of devastating earthquake of 2005 and offers scholarship to Pakistani students in the field of medicine. Both the countries are also exploring avenues of cooperation in pharmaceuticals, surgical instruments, vaccine production and sports etc.

There are five students studying medicine on scholarship in Cuba. Two Pakistanis are undergoing post graduate medical education and there is one Pakistani origin businessman.