Islamabad: Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore, Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, is set to undertake an official visit to Islamabad on Friday at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar. The visit marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Singapore and precedes Singapore’s upcoming ASEAN Chairmanship in 2027.
According to Radio Pakistan, the agenda for the visit includes bilateral talks between Deputy Prime Minister Dar and Foreign Minister Balakrishnan, focusing on Pakistan-Singapore relations and exchanging views on regional and global developments of mutual interest. A Memorandum of Understanding on disaster management cooperation is also expected to be exchanged between Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority and Singapore’s Civil Defence Force. Additionally, Foreign Minister Balakrishnan will meet with the leadership of Pakistan.