Singapore Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan met Bangladesh Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Khalilur Rahman in Manila to reaffirm the longstanding friendship between the two countries and discuss opportunities to expand bilateral and regional cooperation. The meeting also included congratulations on Dr Rahman’s election as the 81st President of the United Nations General Assembly.
Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, met Bangladesh’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Khalilur Rahman, in Manila during the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meetings, reaffirming the enduring partnership between Singapore and Bangladesh. Their discussions reflected the close and longstanding friendship shared by the two countries, built on mutual respect, common interests, and strong people-to-people ties.
The ministers explored ways to deepen bilateral cooperation across areas of shared interest while enhancing collaboration within ASEAN. They highlighted the importance of working together to unlock new opportunities for sustainable growth and economic development, not only for Bangladesh and Singapore but also across the wider Indian Ocean region.
The meeting underscored the growing significance of regional partnerships in addressing shared challenges and advancing prosperity. Both sides recognised the value of strengthening cooperation through ASEAN’s frameworks, reinforcing their commitment to regional stability, connectivity, and inclusive development.
During the meeting, Dr. Balakrishnan also congratulated Dr. Rahman on his election as the 81st President of the United Nations General Assembly. He conveyed his best wishes for Dr. Rahman’s upcoming tenure and expressed his anticipation of welcoming him to Singapore in the future, reflecting the warm and constructive relations between the two nations.
The discussions in Manila reaffirmed Singapore and Bangladesh’s shared commitment to expanding bilateral engagement while supporting multilateral cooperation. As both countries continue to work closely within regional and international platforms, the meeting highlighted their common vision for stronger partnerships that contribute to peace, development, and prosperity across Asia and beyond.
Source: Facebook (Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan)
