ISLAMABAD, October 30, 2026: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Singapore’s Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan discussed expanding bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation during a meeting at the Prime Minister’s House on Friday.
The prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding relations with Singapore as the two countries mark 60 years of diplomatic ties in 2026.
During the meeting, both sides explored opportunities to deepen economic cooperation in key sectors, including the digital economy, financial technology (fintech), infrastructure development, logistics, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and services.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised Singapore’s economic transformation and its achievements in innovation, technology and development.
He emphasized the importance Pakistan attaches to its partnership with Singapore, both at the bilateral level and through multilateral platforms, particularly the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
The discussions also focused on identifying new avenues for mutually beneficial investment, strengthening business partnerships and promoting greater people-to-people exchanges.
Both sides exchanged views on regional and international developments and underscored the importance of continued diplomatic engagement.
They reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining close cooperation through bilateral and multilateral forums to advance shared economic and diplomatic interests.
The meeting highlighted efforts by Islamabad and Singapore to strengthen their economic partnership and explore opportunities for cooperation across emerging and traditional sectors.