Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, engaged in comprehensive talks today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Discussions centered on enhancing bilateral ties through expanded trade and investment, cooperation in agriculture and food security, and initiatives to promote tourism and business exchanges.

According to Press Information Department, the talks also covered collaboration in education, vocational training, disaster management, and information technology. The Singaporean Foreign Minister pointed to the potential of carbon markets in attracting green investment to Pakistan. The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister stressed the need for stronger institutional frameworks and consistent follow-up to advance cooperation.

The ministers exchanged views on regional and global developments, with Singapore’s Foreign Minister praising Pakistan’s commitment to dialogue and diplomacy in the region. Both leaders highlighted the significance of multilateralism, especially with Pakistan’s current SCO Chairmanship and Singapore’s upcoming ASEAN Chairmanship in 2027, as a means to address shared challenges and enhance regional peace and prosperity. They also explored ways to strengthen Pakistan’s engagement with ASEAN.

The meeting concluded with both sides agreeing to build on the positive momentum of the visit, ensuring timely follow-up on the understandings reached, and sustaining engagement to fortify Pakistan-Singapore relations across all areas of mutual interest.