Pakistan and Singapore Seek to Deepen Economic Partnership as Diplomatic Relations Mark 60 Years
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening its longstanding and friendly relations with Singapore, as the two countries commemorate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties this year.
ISLAMABAD:: According to Raaz News | Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening its longstanding and friendly relations with Singapore, as the two countries commemorate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties this year.
The Prime Minister made these remarks during a meeting with Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, who called on him in Islamabad.
During the meeting, Shehbaz Sharif expressed admiration for Singapore’s remarkable economic transformation and its achievements in innovation, technology, and development. He emphasised that Pakistan attaches considerable importance to its partnership with Singapore, both bilaterally and through multilateral platforms, including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Both sides discussed opportunities to increase bilateral trade and investment and broaden cooperation across several priority sectors.
Key areas of focus included the digital economy, financial technology (fintech), infrastructure development, logistics, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and the services sector.
The two sides also explored new avenues for mutually beneficial economic cooperation, with an emphasis on identifying investment opportunities, promoting business engagement, and strengthening commercial ties.
The leaders underscored the importance of expanding people-to-people contacts to complement growing