Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan will undertake an official visit to Islamabad tomorrow (Friday) at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar.

The visit assumes significance as it coincides with the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Singapore and comes ahead of Singapore’s assumption of the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2027.

During the visit, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Foreign Minister Balakrishnan will hold bilateral talks covering the entire spectrum of Pakistan–Singapore relations. They will also exchange views on regional and global developments of mutual interest.

An Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in disaster management between Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Singapore’s Civil Defence Force (SCDF) will be exchanged.

Foreign Minister Balakrishnan will also call on the leadership of Pakistan.