President Zardari felicitates Singapore on National Day

ISLAMABAD, Aug 09 (APP):President Asif Ali Zardari, Sunday, extended felicitations to President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam, the Government and the people of Singapore on their 61st National Day. "The President in his letter stated that Pakistan deeply admires Singapore’s remarkable journey of nation-building and economic transformation, achieved through visionary leadership, prudent governance and the unwavering commitment of its people.  He noted that Singapore’s success stands as an inspiring example of …

ISLAMABAD, Aug 09 (APP):President Asif Ali Zardari, Sunday, extended felicitations to President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam, the Government and the people of Singapore on their 61st National Day.
“The President in his letter stated that Pakistan deeply admires Singapore’s remarkable journey of nation-building and economic transformation, achieved through visionary leadership, prudent governance and the unwavering commitment of its people.
 He noted that Singapore’s success stands as an inspiring example of resilience, innovation and progress,” President Secretariat Media Wing said in a press release.
President Zardari highlighted that this year held particular significance as Pakistan and Singapore commemorated the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.
He emphasised that over the past six decades, the friendship between the two nations has continued to grow, underpinned by mutual trust, goodwill and close people-to-people ties.
He said that the two countries would continue to engage at multilateral forums while upholding sustained bilateral political engagements.
There is a vast potential for expansion in the fields of digital economy, green technology, maritime and logistics connectivity, urban planning, vocational training, academic and cultural exchanges and tourism, he said, adding Pakistan is willing to work closely with Singapore to strengthen cooperation across areas of mutual interest for the benefit of both countries and their people.
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