Cyprus News Agency

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, who was visiting the country.

According to a statement from Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting focused on enhancing cooperation between the two countries in trade, investment, agriculture, food security and connectivity. The two sides also exchanged views on education, vocational training, disaster management and information technology.

The meeting also addressed the development of Pakistan's relations with ASEAN and regional developments. The two countries signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation between Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority and the Singapore Civil Defence Force to strengthen disaster preparedness and response capabilities.

Marking the 60th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, Pakistan and Singapore reaffirmed their determination to further develop their bilateral partnership.