Islamabad:Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore, Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, is set to undertake an official visit to Islamabad tomorrow. This visit is at the invitation of Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister, Ishaq Dar.
According to Radio Pakistan, the visit is significant as it marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Singapore and precedes Singapore's upcoming ASEAN Chairmanship in 2027.
During his visit, Dr. Balakrishnan and Deputy Prime Minister Dar will engage in bilateral talks covering the full scope of relations between Pakistan and Singapore. They are also expected to discuss regional and global developments of mutual interest. Additionally, a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in disaster management will be exchanged between Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority and Singapore’s Civil Defence Force. Dr. Balakrishnan will also meet with the leadership of Pakistan during his visit.