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DPM Dar, Singaporean FM discuss ways to enhance cooperation in trade, investment

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Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar met with Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan in Islamabad to discuss strengthening economic ties between Pakistan and Singapore, marking 60 years of diplomatic relations. The two officials reviewed existing cooperation in trade and investment and explored new areas such as skills development and business exchanges. They also addressed multilateral issues and Pakistan’s engagement with ASEAN, highlighting the significance of dialogue for regional stability.

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On October 30, 2026, Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan arrived in Islamabad for an official visit at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. The two discussed enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity, skills development, and digital technologies to mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Singapore, with Singapore set to assume the ASEAN chairmanship in 2027. They also exchanged views on regional security and possible resumption of direct flights between the two countries to facilitate business travel. Additionally, Balakrishnan met with Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir to discuss regional security and bilateral cooperation. During a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the latter expressed admiration for Singapore’s economic transformation and achievements in innovation.

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Dar and Balakrishnan also discussed cooperation at multilateral fora and Pakistan’s enhanced engagement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, particularly in the context of Singapore’s forthcoming chairmanship of the body in 2027. Moreover, exchanging views on regional and global developments, Dar emphasised the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in resolving disputes and advancing lasting peace and stability, the statement said.

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🔮 Prior to Balakrishnan’s visit, the FO had said a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in disaster management between Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Singapore’s Civil Defence Force (SCDF) would also be exchanged during trip.

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DPM Dar, Singaporean FM discuss ways to enhance cooperation in trade, investment · assertive framing

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday held talks with Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, who is visiting Islamabad, and discussed ways enhance cooperation in trade and investment, the Foreign Office (FO) said. asserted

Office → hold → trade

Balakrishnan arrived in Islamabad earlier in the day. asserted

Balakrishnan → arrive → day

He called on DPM Dar at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where the two dignitaries were to hold delegation-level talks. asserted

dignitaries → call → talks

Later, the FO said in a statement that the two leaders reviewed the “longstanding and friendly relations” between Pakistan and Singapore as the two countries marked 60 years of diplomatic relations. asserted

countries → say → relations

They underscored the importance of sustained high-level exchanges and discussed ways to further enhance cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity and skills development, while promoting business-to-business exchanges and people-to-people contacts, the statement added. asserted

statement → underscore → people

statement → discuss → peace

Prior to Balakrishnan’s visit, the FO had said a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in disaster management between Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Singapore’s Civil Defence Force (SCDF) would also be exchanged during trip. asserted

memorandum → say → trip

“Pakistan and Singapore maintain cordial bilateral relations based on mutual respect and longstanding friendship. asserted

Pakistan → maintain → respect

The visit underscores the shared commitment of the two countries to deepening and diversifying their bilateral partnership,” the statement had added. asserted

statement → underscore → partnership