Balakrishnan, FM Dar to hold delegation-level talks; will exchange views on regional, global developments
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar with Singapore’s Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad, October 30, 2026. PHOTO: ForeignOffice/X
Singapore’s Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan was received by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Friday, with the two leaders set to hold a bilateral meeting and delegation-level talks to review “the entire spectrum of Pakistan–Singapore relations,” MoFA said.
In a statement on X, it added that the leaders would also “exchange views on regional and global developments.”
H.E. Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore, was received by Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today.
The two leaders will hold a bilateral meeting and… pic.twitter.com/1RlT6R49mo
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) October 30, 2026
Earlier, Balakrishnan arrived in Islamabad for “comprehensive talks” with FM Dar “on the cooperation in bilateral and multilateral domains,” MoFA said.
In a statement posted on X, MoFA noted that Balakrishnan was received at the airport by director general, East Asia Pacific, undertaking the visit on the invitation of FM Dar.
At the invitation of the Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar , H.E Dr. Vivian Balakirshnan Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore arrived in Islamabad today.
He was received at the airport by Director General East Asia Pacific. During the… pic.twitter.com/ns51OHdpu1
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) October 30, 2026
A day earlier, MoFA had announced that Balakrishnan would undertake an official visit to Islamabad. The visit coincides with the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Singapore and came ahead of Singapore’s assumption of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) chairmanship in 2027.
MoFA had added that during Balakrishnan’s visit, he and FM Dar would hold bilateral talks covering the full spectrum of Pakistan-Singapore relations and exchange views on regional and global developments of mutual interest.
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“A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in disaster management between Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Singapore’s Civil Defence Force (SCDF) will also be exchanged,” it added.
The ministry also noted that Balakrishnan would call on Pakistan’s leadership during his visit.
“Pakistan and Singapore maintain cordial bilateral relations based on mutual respect and longstanding friendship. The visit underscores the two countries’ shared commitment to deepening and diversifying their bilateral partnership,” MoFA said.
