 Trade between the two countries is generally increasing with time.The foreign relations between Pakistan and France were first established on 31 July 1951 when both countries agreed to open embassy services in each countries.France was one of the first non-Muslim state to recognize Pakistan, Iran was the first, opening its embassy about 2 months after Pakistani independence On August 1960, a farewell trade treaty was signed; followed by import-export treaty that was concluded October 1966.