Summary Dar and Singaporean foreign minister are expected to exchange views on regional and international developments of mutual interest
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Singapore’s Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan arrived in Islamabad on Friday for an official visit and held talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, with both sides agreeing to maintain bilateral political consultations.
Balakrishnan was received by Ishaq Dar at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where the two foreign ministers held a bilateral meeting followed by delegation-level talks.
H.E. Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore, was received by Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today. The two leaders will hold a bilateral meeting and lead delegation-level talks to review entire spectrum of Pakistan–Singapore relations as well as exchange views on regional and global developments.
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) October 30, 2026
During the discussions, the two sides reviewed Pakistan-Singapore relations and exchanged views on regional and international developments of mutual interest.
Speaking during the meeting, Ishaq Dar welcomed his Singaporean counterpart and expressed pleasure over his visit. He noted that Pakistan was among the first countries to recognise Singapore following its independence.
Dar also highlighted that Balakrishnan’s visit marks the first visit by a Singaporean foreign minister to Pakistan in nearly two decades.
The two foreign ministers agreed to continue regular bilateral political consultations to strengthen engagement and expand cooperation between the two countries.
Dar further revealed that the Trade and Investment Office at Pakistan’s High Commission in Singapore had been reopened, describing it as an important step towards enhancing trade and investment ties.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a cordial meeting with H.E. Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today. The two Ministers reviewed the longstanding and friendly relations between Pakistan and Singapore as the two countries mark 60 years of diplomatic relations. They underscored the importance of sustained high-level exchanges and discussed ways to further enhance cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity and skills development, while promoting business-to-business exchanges and people-to-people contacts. They also discussed cooperation at multilateral fora and Pakistan’s enhanced engagement with ASEAN, particularly in the context of Singapore’s forthcoming Chairmanship in 2027. Exchanging views on regional and global developments, the DPM/FM emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in resolving disputes and advancing lasting peace and stability.
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) October 30, 2026
The visit holds particular significance as Pakistan and Singapore are marking the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year. It also comes ahead of Singapore assuming the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2027.
Apart from political and economic cooperation, the two countries are also expected to exchange a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on disaster management between Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Singapore’s Civil Defence Force (SCDF).
According to the Foreign Office, Pakistan and Singapore maintain cordial relations based on mutual respect and longstanding friendship. The visit reflects their shared commitment to further strengthening and diversifying bilateral cooperation across various sectors.
