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, particularly as the two countries are commemorating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year.
The Prime Minister expressed admiration for Singapore’s remarkable economic transformation and achievements in innovation and development. He underscored the importance Pakistan attaches to its partnership with Singapore, both bilaterally and multilaterally including within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
The two sides discussed ways to enhance bilateral trade and investment and expand cooperation in priority areas, including the digital economy, fintech, infrastructure development, logistics, SMEs and services sector. They also discussed exploring new avenues for mutually beneficial economic cooperation and enhancing people-to-people contacts.
The two sides also exchanged views on regional and international developments and reaffirmed their commitment to continued engagement and cooperation at bilateral and multilateral fora.
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