Islamabad, October 30,2026: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a cordial meeting with Singapore’s Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, reviewing bilateral relations and exploring avenues for expanding cooperation in multiple sectors.
The meeting took place as Pakistan and Singapore mark 60 years of diplomatic relations. The two foreign ministers reaffirmed the importance of their longstanding and friendly ties and underscored the need for sustained high-level exchanges.
They discussed ways to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity and skills development, while promoting business-to-business exchanges and people-to-people contacts.
The two sides also discussed 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, Senator Ishaq Dar emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in resolving disputes and promoting lasting peace and stability
