Islamabad, October 29,2026: Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan will undertake an official visit to Islamabad on October 30 at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the Foreign Office said on Thursday.
The visit coincides with the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Singapore and comes ahead of Singapore’s assumption of the ASEAN chairmanship in 2027.
During the visit, Ishaq Dar and Dr. Balakrishnan will hold bilateral talks covering the full spectrum of Pakistan-Singapore relations and exchange views on regional and global developments of mutual interest.
A memorandum of understanding on cooperation in disaster management between Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Singapore’s Civil Defence Force (SCDF) will also be exchanged.
Foreign Minister Balakrishnan is also scheduled to call on Pakistan’s leadership.
Pakistan and Singapore enjoy cordial relations based on mutual respect and longstanding friendship. The visit reflects the two countries’ shared commitment to deepening and diversifying their bilateral partnership, according to the Foreign Office.
