ISLAMABAD, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a meeting with Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad to review bilateral relations and explore avenues for enhanced cooperation.

Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan was received by Ishaq Dar upon his arrival at the Foreign Office, where the two leaders held a cordial meeting and led delegation-level talks.

The two foreign ministers reviewed the longstanding and friendly relations between Pakistan and Singapore as the two countries mark 60 years of diplomatic relations. They underscored the importance of sustained high-level exchanges and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity and skills development.

Both sides also emphasized promoting business-to-business exchanges and people-to-people contacts to further deepen bilateral ties.

The discussions covered cooperation at multilateral forums and Pakistan’s enhanced engagement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), particularly in view of Singapore’s forthcoming chairmanship of the regional bloc in 2027.

Exchanging views on regional and global developments, Ishaq Dar emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in resolving disputes and advancing lasting peace and stability.