Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir met Singaporean Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Friday to discuss regional security, peace and bilateral ties.
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Dr Balakrishnan, who is visiting Pakistan officially, called on Field Marshal Munir for talks on matters of mutual interest and changing regional and international security conditions.
Both sides highlighted the importance of continued dialogue and cooperation to promote regional peace and stability, the statement added.
Field Marshal Munir reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to deepen its relations with Singapore through stronger institutional connections and constructive engagement in areas of shared interest. The Singaporean foreign minister reciprocated the sentiment, praising the professionalism of Pakistan’s armed forces and acknowledging the country’s contribution to regional peace and stability.
Earlier, Dr Balakrishnan met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to expanding longstanding friendly relations with Singapore as the two countries mark 60 years of diplomatic ties this year.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Shehbaz praised Singapore’s economic progress and achievements in innovation and development, stressing the importance of bilateral cooperation and engagement through multilateral platforms, including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean).
The two sides explored opportunities to increase trade and investment and broaden cooperation in key sectors, including the digital economy, financial technology, infrastructure, logistics, small and medium-sized enterprises, and services.
They also discussed identifying new areas of mutually beneficial economic collaboration and strengthening people-to-people links.
The meetings further covered regional and international developments, with both countries reaffirming their commitment to continued cooperation and engagement at bilateral and multilateral forums.
