Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding partnership with Singapore during a meeting with Singaporean Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan in Islamabad.
The Prime Minister underscored the importance Pakistan attaches to its relations with Singapore, both bilaterally and through multilateral platforms, including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
He also highlighted the significance of this year, as the two countries celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.
Pakistan Highlights Singapore’s Economic Achievements
During the meeting, Shehbaz Sharif expressed admiration for Singapore’s economic transformation and its achievements in innovation and development.
He reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to expanding friendly relations and exploring new opportunities for cooperation.
Trade and Investment on the Agenda
Both sides discussed ways to increase bilateral trade and investment and expand cooperation across several priority sectors.
These areas include:
- Digital economy and financial technology (fintech)
- Infrastructure development
- Logistics
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- Services sector
The two sides also explored new avenues for mutually beneficial economic cooperation and discussed ways to strengthen people-to-people contacts.
Regional and International Cooperation
The meeting also covered regional and international developments. Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to continued engagement and cooperation through bilateral and multilateral forums.
The discussions reflect Pakistan and Singapore’s shared interest in strengthening diplomatic relations while expanding economic and institutional cooperation.
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