Islamabad, October 31,2026: Pakistan and Singapore have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, technology, climate resilience and disaster management during the official visit of Singapore’s Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan to Pakistan.
Dr. Balakrishnan visited Pakistan on October 30 at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
The two foreign ministers reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional and international developments, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Discussions focused on expanding trade and investment cooperation, particularly in agriculture, infrastructure development, digital technologies, fintech and the services sector.
The two sides also explored opportunities for collaboration in cybersecurity, climate resilience, capacity-building, vocational training, skills development and people-to-people exchanges.
Pakistan’s engagement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) also featured prominently in the discussions, particularly in view of Singapore’s upcoming ASEAN Chairmanship in 2027.
During the visit, the two ministers exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding on disaster management between Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Singapore’s Civil Defence Force (SCDF).
The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation in disaster preparedness, response and resilience, reflecting the shared commitment of both countries to enhancing their capacity to address natural and other disasters.
The visit coincides with the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Singapore, underscoring the two countries’ commitment to further strengthening their longstanding partnership.
