Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, will undertake an official visit to Islamabad on October 30 at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
The visit comes as Pakistan and Singapore mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and ahead of Singapore assuming the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2027.
During the visit, FM Dar and Dr Balakrishnan will hold bilateral talks covering the full range of Pakistan-Singapore relations.
The two foreign ministers will also exchange views on regional and global developments of mutual interest.A memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in disaster management between Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) will also be exchanged during the visit.
The Singaporean foreign minister is scheduled to call on Pakistan’s leadership as part of his official engagements.
Pakistan and Singapore maintain cordial bilateral relations based on mutual respect and longstanding friendship.
The visit reflects the two countries’ shared commitment to strengthening and diversifying their bilateral partnership.
