Singapore Foreign Minister Arrives in Pakistan for Bilateral Talks
Vivian Balakrishnan visits Islamabad to hold discussions with his Pakistani counterpart as both countries mark 60 years of formal relations.
Key points
- Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan reached Islamabad on an official visit.3,5
- The visit follows an invitation from Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.5
- Discussions focus on bilateral and multilateral cooperation alongside the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties.3,5
Singaporean Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan has arrived in Islamabad for an official diplomatic trip, according to statement details released by Pakistan's Foreign Office. The journey was scheduled to begin on Friday, following an earlier formal invitation extended by Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.3,5
During the visit, Dar and Balakrishnan are slated to hold extensive consultations. The dialogue between the two officials is intended to cover broad cooperation spanning both bilateral engagements and multilateral platforms, Pakistan's Foreign Office stated.5
The diplomatic exchange coincides with a major bilateral milestone. Both governments noted that the discussions are taking place as Singapore and Pakistan observe the 60th anniversary of establishing formal diplomatic relations.3,5
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