ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening its longstanding relations with Singapore, emphasising enhanced institutional linkages and constructive engagement to promote regional peace, stability and security, the military media affairs wing said in a statement on Friday.
He made the remarks during a meeting with the Foreign Minister of Singapore, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, who called on him at the Army Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, evolving regional and global security dynamics and avenues for enhancing bilateral cooperation were discussed.
Both sides exchanged views on regional peace and stability and underscored the importance of sustained engagement and cooperation in areas of shared interest.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Singapore Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan called on Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir in Rawalpindi today. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, evolving regional and global security dynamics and avenues for enhancing bilateral cooperation were discussed
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Dr Vivian Balakrishnan appreciated the professionalism of the Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged Pakistan’s contributions to regional peace and stability.
Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed admiration for Singapore’s “remarkable economic transformation” and achievements in innovation and development.
The development came during a meeting with Singapore’s foreign minister, Vivian Balakrishnan, who is currently in the country on an official visit.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the premier reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening its longstanding and friendly relations with Singapore, particularly as the two countries are commemorating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year.
Dr Vivian Balakrishnan also held a meeting and a joint press stakeout with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
The FO said in a statement that the two leaders reviewed the “longstanding and friendly relations” between Pakistan and Singapore as the two countries marked 60 years of diplomatic relations.
They underscored the importance of sustained high-level exchanges and discussed ways to further enhance cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity and skills development, while promoting business-to-business exchanges and people-to-people contacts, the statement added.
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Dar and Balakrishnan also discussed cooperation at multilateral fora and Pakistan’s enhanced engagement with ASEAN, particularly in the context of Singapore’s forthcoming chairmanship of the body in 2027.
Moreover, exchanging views on regional and global developments, Dar emphasised the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in resolving disputes and advancing lasting peace and stability, the statement said.
Balakrishnan arrived in Islamabad on Friday at Dar’s invitation. His visit coincides with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Singapore and comes ahead of Singapore assuming the ASEAN chairmanship in 2027.
