Pakistan and Singapore Foreign Ministers Discuss Expanding Cooperation
The foreign ministers of Pakistan and Singapore met to discuss various aspects of bilateral relations and regional issues.
Islamabad: According to Raaz News | The foreign ministers of Pakistan and Singapore met to discuss various aspects of bilateral relations and regional issues.
According to details released, Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, who is on an official visit to Pakistan, met with Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad on Friday.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to expand cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity, and skills development, as well as to strengthen business-to-business exchanges and people-to-people contacts.
Marking the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Singapore, the two foreign ministers reviewed the countries’ longstanding and friendly ties and emphasized the importance of continuing high-level visits and exchanges.
Cooperation in multilateral forums and expanding Pakistan’s engagement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) were also discussed, particularly in view of Singapore’s upcoming chairmanship of the bloc in 2027.
During discussions on regional and global developments, Ishaq Dar emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in resolving disputes and advancing lasting peace and stability.