Islamabad:Pakistan and Singapore have emphasized the significance of ongoing high-level exchanges to further solidify their cooperation across various sectors.
According to Radio Pakistan, this commitment was made during a meeting between Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, held in Islamabad.
The discussions focused on reviewing the long-standing and friendly relations between the two nations, especially as they celebrate 60 years of diplomatic ties. Both sides explored avenues to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity, and skills development, while also promoting business-to-business exchanges and fostering people-to-people connections.
Additionally, the meeting addressed cooperation in multilateral forums and Pakistan's increased engagement with ASEAN, considering Singapore's upcoming Chairmanship next year. The Deputy Prime Minister highlighted the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in resolving disputes and achieving lasting peace and stability during their exchange of views on regional and global issues.