Singapore FM arrives in Islamabad for 'comprehensive talks' with Dar
“Singapore's Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan arrived in Islamabad on Friday, set to have "comprehensive talks" with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar "on the cooperation in b…”
In a statement posted on X, MoFA noted that Balakrishnan was received at the airport by director general, East Asia Pacific, undertaking the visit on the invitation of FM Dar. At the invitation of the Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, H.E Dr. Vivian Balakirshnan Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore arrived in Islamabad today.
He was received at the airport by Director General East Asia Pacific. During the…pic.twitter.com/ns51OHdpu1— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@Foreign. Office.
Pk)October 30, 2026A day earlier, MoFA had announced that Balakrishnan would undertake an official visit to Islamabad. The visit coincides with the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Singapore and came ahead of Singapore’s assumption of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) chairmanship in 2027.
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MoFA had added that during Balakrishnan's visit, he and FM Dar would hold bilateral talks covering the full spectrum of Pakistan-Singapore relations and exchange views on regional and global developments of mutual interest.
Read:FM Dar meets MJDA secretary general, underscores defence pact's importance for regional peace"A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in disaster management between Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Singapore’s Civil Defence Force (SCDF) will also be exchanged," it added. The ministry also noted that Balakrishnan would call on Pakistan’s leadership during his visit.
"Pakistan and Singapore maintain cordial bilateral relations based on mutual respect and longstanding friendship. The visit underscores the two countries’ shared commitment to deepening and diversifying their bilateral partnership," MoFA said.
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