Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday met Singapore’s Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, discussing ways to increase bilateral trade and investment and expand cooperation in “priority areas” including the digital economy, fintech, infrastructure development, logistics, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the services sector, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said.
According to the PMO, the two leaders also “discussed exploring new avenues for mutually beneficial economic cooperation and enhancing people-to-people contacts.”
PM Shehbaz “praised Singapore’s remarkable economic transformation and its achievements in the field of innovation and development,” stating that Pakistan “values its partnership with Singapore at the bilateral level,” as well as through the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and at multilateral levels.
Further, the premier reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to strengthen its longstanding and friendly relations with Singapore, the PMO said. It added that the two leaders also “exchanged views on regional and international developments and reiterated their resolve to continue cooperation at bilateral and multilateral forums.”
Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, today.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening its longstanding and friendly relations with Singapore,… pic.twitter.com/2yBD3J0juU
— Prime Minister’s Office (@PakPMO) October 30, 2026
Earlier in the day, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Balakrishnan on cooperation in disaster management, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said.
In a statement on X, MoFA noted that the MoU was between Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Singapore’s Civil Defence Force (SCDF).
“The MoU reflects the shared commitment of Pakistan and Singapore to strengthening cooperation in disaster preparedness and response and building resilience against natural disasters,” MoFA said.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 and Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in disaster management between Pakistan’s National Disaster… pic.twitter.com/0ethw7hiPv
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) October 30, 2026
FM Dar had earlier held a meeting with Balakrishnan, discussing ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity and skills development while promoting business-to-business exchanges and people-to-people contacts, MoFA said.
It added that the “two ministers reviewed the longstanding and friendly relations between Pakistan and Singapore as the two countries mark 60 years of diplomatic relations.” It further noted that FM Dar and Balakrishnan also “underscored the importance of sustained high-level exchanges.”
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The foreign ministers “also discussed cooperation at multilateral fora and Pakistan’s enhanced engagement with ASEAN, particularly in the context of Singapore’s forthcoming Chairmanship in 2027,” MoFA noted.
It added that the two exchanged views on regional and global developments, with FM Dar emphasising “the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in resolving disputes and advancing lasting peace and stability.”
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… pic.twitter.com/dzsRVhdZCK
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) October 30, 2026
FM Dar had received Balakrishnan at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs earlier in the day, with the two leaders set to hold a bilateral meeting and delegation-level talks to review “the entire spectrum of Pakistan–Singapore relations,” MoFA said.
In a statement on X, it added that the leaders would also “exchange views on regional and global developments.”
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… pic.twitter.com/1RlT6R49mo
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) October 30, 2026
Balakrishnan arrived in Islamabad for “comprehensive talks” with FM Dar “on the cooperation in bilateral and multilateral domains,” MoFA said.
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 (@ForeignOfficePk) October 30, 2026
A 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.
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.
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“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.
