Islamabad:Pakistan and Singapore have emphasized the importance of multilateralism in addressing shared challenges and promoting regional peace and prosperity during recent delegation-level talks.

According to Radio Pakistan, the discussions took place between Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan in Islamabad. The talks focused on expanding trade and investment, strengthening cooperation in agriculture and food security, and enhancing connectivity to promote tourism and business exchanges.

The two sides explored collaboration in education, vocational training, disaster management, and IT. Singapore's Foreign Minister highlighted the potential of carbon markets to attract green investment to Pakistan. Ishaq Dar emphasized the importance of stronger institutional mechanisms and regular follow-up to advance mutually beneficial cooperation.

Additionally, the discussions included an exchange of views on regional and global developments. Singapore's Foreign Minister commended Pakistan's efforts to promote dialogue and diplomacy in the region and its contributions to regional peace and stability. With Pakistan assuming the SCO Chairmanship and Singapore set to assume the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2027, both sides discussed ways to strengthen Pakistan's engagement with ASEAN.

The meeting concluded with both countries agreeing to build on the positive momentum generated by the visit, ensure timely follow-up on the understandings reached, and sustain engagement to enhance relations across all areas of mutual interest.