Pakistan seeks Singapore investment in push to expand economic ties
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Singapore’s foreign minister to discuss more investment and stronger Pakistan-Singapore economic ties across key sectors
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PM Shehbaz praised Singapore’s economic progress and discussed expanding trade and investment ties.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan in Islamabad on Friday and discussed attracting more Singaporean investment and expanding economic cooperation in technology, infrastructure and financial services.
The talks took place during Balakrishnan’s visit, as the two countries mark 60 years of diplomatic relations.
What did Pakistan and Singapore discuss on economic ties?
Shehbaz Sharif discussed ways to broaden bilateral trade and investment, expressing admiration for Singapore’s economic transformation and its achievements in innovation and development.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening relations with Singapore and stressed cooperation through regional and international platforms, including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, today.The Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening its longstanding and friendly relations with Singapore, particularly as the two countries are commemorating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year.The Prime Minister expressed admiration for Singapore’s remarkable economic transformation and achievements in innovation and development. He underscored the importance Pakistan attaches to its partnership with Singapore, both bilaterally and multilaterally including within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).The two sides discussed ways to enhance bilateral trade and investment and expand cooperation in priority areas, including the digital economy, fintech, infrastructure development, logistics, SMEs and services sector. They also discussed exploring new avenues for mutually beneficial economic cooperation and enhancing people-to-people contacts.The two sides also exchanged views on regional and international developments and reaffirmed their commitment to continued engagement and cooperation at bilateral and multilateral fora.
— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) October 30, 2026
Which sectors did Pakistan and Singapore explore for cooperation?
The two sides discussed potential collaboration in the digital economy, financial technology, infrastructure development, logistics, small and medium-sized enterprises and the services sector.
They also explored ways to facilitate business-to-business connections and expand people-to-people exchanges.
What did Ishaq Dar and Vivian Balakrishnan discuss earlier on Friday?
Earlier on Friday, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held bilateral and delegation-level talks with Balakrishnan at the Foreign Ministry. The two reviewed the state of relations and discussed avenues for closer cooperation.
The discussions covered trade, investment, maritime and air connectivity, technical skills development and cultural exchanges. Both sides emphasized the importance of sustained high-level engagement.
The visit comes as Pakistan and Singapore seek to build on six decades of diplomatic relations and identify new opportunities for economic cooperation.
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