Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized Pakistan’s dedication to strengthening its longstanding relationship with Singapore, highlighting the importance of bilateral and multilateral cooperation, including within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

According to Radio Pakistan, this commitment was reiterated during a meeting with Singapore’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, who visited Islamabad. The Prime Minister expressed Pakistan’s readiness to enhance bilateral trade and investment, particularly as the two nations mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year.

Discussions between the two leaders focused on expanding cooperation in several key sectors, including the digital economy, fintech, infrastructure development, logistics, small and medium-sized enterprises, and the services sector. Both parties explored new opportunities for mutually beneficial economic collaboration and stressed the need to foster people-to-people contacts.

The meeting also provided an opportunity to exchange views on regional and international developments, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to ongoing engagement and cooperation at both bilateral and multilateral levels.