Islamabad: Pakistan and Singapore have emphasized the importance of multilateralism in addressing shared challenges and promoting regional peace and prosperity. This was highlighted during delegation-level talks between Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan in Islamabad.

According to Radio Pakistan, discussions focused on expanding trade and investment, strengthening cooperation in agriculture and food security, and enhancing connectivity to promote tourism and business exchanges. The talks also explored collaboration in education, vocational training, disaster management, and IT.

The Singaporean Foreign Minister pointed out the potential of carbon markets to draw green investment to Pakistan. Ishaq Dar emphasized the need for stronger institutional mechanisms and regular follow-up to advance mutually beneficial cooperation. Both sides exchanged views on regional and global developments.

Singapore’s Foreign Minister praised Pakistan’s continued efforts to foster dialogue and diplomacy in the region and its significant contributions to regional peace and stability. With Pakistan having assumed the SCO Chairmanship and Singapore slated to take over the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2027, discussions also included ways to enhance Pakistan’s engagement with ASEAN.

Both parties agreed to build on the positive momentum from the visit, ensure timely follow-up on the understandings reached, and maintain engagement to further strengthen Pakistan-Singapore relations across all areas of mutual interest.