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The Malta Chamber supported Malta Enterprise in a business delegation to Germany held between the 12-15 September, as part of the Malta Chamber’s role in assisting members in their internationalisation efforts.

During the Business Forum held in Dusseldorf, the Malta Chamber President Mr. Tancred Tabone took part in a panel discussion which involved a number of participants, including Malta’s Ambassador to Germany, H.E. Karl Xuereb, Malta Enterprise Executive Chairman Mr. Alan Camilleri and representatives from the Chamber of Commerce (IHK) Düsseldorf, Deloitte, Lufthansa Technik and FTI Travel.

During the panel discussion Mr. Tabone described the role of the Malta Chamber, as well as the Malta Chamber’s healthy relations with the Maltese Ambassador to Germany and the Ambassador of Germany to Malta, with whom the Malta Chamber has worked closely in order to establish stronger relations between the two countries, as well as increase awareness for potential business opportunities and investment.

Mr. Tabone also highlighted the German-Maltese Business Council (GMBC), which was formed at the end of 2010. Mr. Armin Eckermann, a member of the GMBC Executive Committee also participated in the delegation.

Mr. Tabone explained that the GMBC was to be formally launched on 20th October 2011. The GMBC’s goal is to promote, facilitate and enhance business exchanges between Malta and Germany by being the focal point for businesses, organisations and other stakeholders regarding German/Maltese business. It also aims to create a solid and viable network of individuals/companies with a common interest in promoting Maltese-German relations. The GMBC will also be organising events, both in Malta and in Germany, to raise the level of awareness of business opportunities of both sides.

Mr. Tabone explained that such business councils provide the ideal forum to connect Maltese business people with international companies based in Malta so that they share experiences, information and intelligence.

During a seminar in Berlin, Mr. Tabone also gave a presentation to a number of potential German investors. H.E Karl Xuereb was also present at this event. Mr. Tabone explained the role of the Malta Chamber in facilitating business exchanges between the two countries, particularly as it was now offering international membership, through which foreign investors are guided through the local business environment.