Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan to Visit Pakistan on October 30
Talks with Ishaq Dar will focus on bilateral ties, regional developments and disaster management cooperation as Pakistan and Singapore mark 60 years of diplomatic relations.
Vivian Balakrishnan is scheduled to visit Islamabad for talks with Ishaq Dar on Pakistan-Singapore relations
ISLAMABAD: Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan will visit Islamabad on Friday, October 30, at the invitation of Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, the Foreign Office (FO) announced on Thursday.
The visit coincides with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Singapore. It also comes ahead of Singapore’s assumption of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) chairmanship in 2027.
According to the Foreign Office, the visit will provide an opportunity to strengthen bilateral cooperation and review developments in regional and international affairs.
Ishaq Dar, Balakrishnan to Hold Bilateral Talks
During the visit, Dar and Balakrishnan will hold bilateral talks covering the full range of Pakistan-Singapore relations. They will also exchange views on regional and global developments of mutual interest.
The discussions are expected to reflect both countries’ interest in deepening their longstanding partnership and expanding cooperation across areas of shared concern.
Balakrishnan will also call on Pakistan’s leadership during his stay in Islamabad, the Foreign Office said.
Pakistan, Singapore to Expand Disaster Management Cooperation
A key component of the visit will be the exchange of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on disaster management cooperation between Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Singapore’s Civil Defence Force (SCDF).
The agreement will establish a framework for cooperation between the two institutions in disaster management. Further details about its scope and implementation were not provided in the Foreign Office statement.
Visit Marks 60 Years of Diplomatic Relations
Pakistan and Singapore have maintained cordial relations based on mutual respect and longstanding friendship. The Foreign Office said the visit underscored the two countries’ shared commitment to deepening and diversifying their bilateral partnership.
The 60th anniversary provides an opportunity to review the progress of bilateral engagement and explore new areas of cooperation.
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Dar Previously Raised Consular Matter
Dar last spoke with Balakrishnan in May, when he requested Singapore’s support in facilitating the welfare and repatriation of 11 Pakistanis and 20 Iranians aboard vessels seized by the United States.
The upcoming visit will bring the two foreign ministers together for further discussions on bilateral relations and wider regional and international issues.
