Pakistan and Singapore have underscored the importance of sustained high-level exchanges to further strengthen their cooperation in diverse fields.  

The two sides expressed the resolve during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore, Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan in Islamabad today.

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the longstanding and friendly relations between Pakistan and Singapore as the two countries mark 60 years of diplomatic relations.

They discussed ways to further enhance cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity and skills development, while promoting business-to-business exchanges and people-to-people contacts.

They also discussed cooperation at multilateral fora and Pakistan's enhanced engagement with ASEAN, particularly in the context of Singapore's forthcoming Chairmanship next year.

Exchanging views on regional and global developments, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in resolving disputes and advancing lasting peace and stability.