{
  "id": 17194410,
  "title": "DPM Dar, Singaporean FM discuss ways to enhance cooperation in trade, investment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/dpm-dar-singaporean-fm-discuss-ways-to-enhance-cooperation-in-trade",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T07:38:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2040938/dpm-dar-singaporean-fm-discuss-ways-to-enhance-cooperation-in-trade-investment"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Friday to discuss enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity, and skills development, according to the Foreign Office. Balakrishnan was in Islamabad for a visit. The two leaders reviewed their long-standing and friendly relations, marking 60 years of diplomatic ties between Pakistan and Singapore. They emphasized the importance of sustained high-level exchanges, promoting business-to-business interactions, and facilitating people-to-people contacts. Additionally, they explored cooperation at multilateral forums, including Pakistan's increased engagement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, especially in light of Singapore's upcoming chairmanship in 2027. During their meeting, Dar highlighted the significance of dialogue and diplomacy in resolving disputes and fostering lasting peace and stability in the region and globally. Earlier, the Foreign Office announced that a memorandum of understanding on disaster management cooperation would also be exchanged between Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority and Singapore's Civil Defence Force during the visit. The statement concluded by reinforcing the cordial bilateral relations between Pakistan and Singapore, driven by mutual respect and a deep-rooted friendship, underscoring their shared commitment to expanding and diversifying their bilateral partnership.",
  "summary": "Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday held talks with Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, who is visiting Islamabad, and discussed ways enhance cooperation in trade and investment, the Foreign Office (FO) said. Balakrishnan arrived in Islamabad earlier in the day. He called on DPM Dar at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where the two dignitaries were to hold…",
  "key_points": [
    "Ishaq Dar meets Singaporean FM Vivian Balakrishnan to boost trade and investment ties",
    "60 years of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Singapore celebrated",
    "Cooperation in multilateral forums and disaster management discussed"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}