Islamabad:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the significance of Pakistan's partnership with Singapore, highlighting both bilateral and multilateral engagements, including within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
According to Radio Pakistan, Prime Minister Sharif made these remarks during a meeting with Singapore's Foreign Minister, Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, in Islamabad. The Prime Minister expressed Pakistan's dedication to enhancing its long-standing and friendly relations with Singapore, as both nations celebrate the 60th anniversary of their diplomatic relations.
Prime Minister Sharif praised Singapore for its significant economic achievements and advancements in innovation and development. Discussions between the two sides focused on increasing bilateral trade and investment, with a particular emphasis on cooperation in key sectors such as the digital economy, fintech, infrastructure development, logistics, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and the services sector.
Additionally, they explored potential new avenues for mutually beneficial economic collaboration and the enhancement of people-to-people connections. The meeting also included an exchange of views on regional and international developments, reaffirming their commitment to ongoing engagement and cooperation at both bilateral and multilateral levels.