Islamabad, 30 October, 2026 (Nosheen): Singaporean Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan arrived in Islamabad on Friday on an official visit and held detailed discussions with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on bilateral relations and regional developments. The Singaporean foreign minister was received by Ishaq Dar at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where the two leaders held a bilateral meeting followed by delegation-level talks. During the meeting, both sides reviewed the existing Pakistan-Singapore relationship and exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest. Welcoming his counterpart, Ishaq Dar expressed pleasure over his visit and recalled that Pakistan was among the first countries to recognize Singapore after its independence. He also pointed out that Balakrishnan’s visit was the first by a Singaporean foreign minister to Pakistan in nearly 20 years, describing it as an important opportunity to strengthen diplomatic engagement between the two countries. Both foreign ministers agreed to continue regular bilateral political consultations to enhance mutual understanding, deepen diplomatic ties and explore new avenues of cooperation. Ishaq Dar also announced the reopening of the Trade and Investment Office at Pakistan’s High Commission in Singapore, terming the development an important initiative to promote bilateral trade and attract investment. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining close diplomatic contacts and expanding cooperation in areas of shared interest.