Islamabad, 30 October, 2026 (Ghufran): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to further expand its longstanding friendly relations with Singapore, emphasizing greater cooperation in trade, investment and emerging economic sectors as the two countries mark 60 years of diplomatic ties. The prime minister made these remarks during a meeting with Singaporean Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, who called on him at the Prime Minister’s House. Welcoming the foreign minister, Shehbaz Sharif appreciated Singapore’s remarkable economic progress, particularly its achievements in innovation, development and technological advancement. He highlighted the importance Pakistan attaches to its partnership with Singapore at both bilateral and multilateral levels, including through the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). During the meeting, the two sides explored opportunities to increase bilateral trade and investment and broaden cooperation in key sectors, including the digital economy, financial technology, infrastructure, logistics, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and services. They also discussed identifying new areas of mutually beneficial economic engagement and strengthening people-to-people contacts to bring the two nations closer. The discussions further covered regional and international developments, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to maintaining close consultations and enhancing cooperation through bilateral and multilateral platforms. The meeting reflects Pakistan’s continued efforts to deepen economic and diplomatic engagement with Singapore and build on six decades of cordial relations.