Singapore Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan arrived in Islamabad on 30 October following an invitation from Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
The Director General of East Asia Pacific met the minister at the airport to receive him. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Dr Balakrishnan will hold comprehensive talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar regarding cooperation in bilateral and multilateral domains.
The Ministry of Affairs confirmed that Dr Balakrishnan will also call on Pakistan’s leadership during his stay. Singapore is scheduled to assume the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2027.
A Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in disaster management between Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority and Singapore’s Civil Defence Force will be exchanged, according to the Ministry of Affairs. The Ministry of Affairs said the visit underscores a shared commitment to deepening and diversifying the bilateral partnership.
The Ministry of Affairs noted that Pakistan and Singapore maintain cordial bilateral relations based on mutual respect and longstanding friendship.
