TradeMalta celebrates 10 years of empowering Maltese businesses abroad

TradeMalta, the organisation established to support Malta-based companies in expanding internationally, has officially marked its 10th anniversary.

The public-private partnership is a joint initiative between the Government of Malta and the Malta Chamber of Commerce.

On 22nd May 2025, TradeMalta celebrated its anniversary with a business networking event held at Xara Lodge in Rabat.

The occasion brought together prominent figures including TradeMalta CEO Anton Buttigieg, Malta Chamber CEO Marthese Portelli, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Ian Borg, as well as former chairpersons, directors, staff members, and representatives of the business community.

Mr Buttigieg credited the organisation’s success to the dedication of its team, the continued support from the Government and the Malta Chamber, along with the active involvement of numerous stakeholders over the years, including HSBC, TradeMalta’s long-standing strategic partner.

“We are proud of how far we’ve come. We’ve expanded our reach, engaged new markets, embraced digital transformation, and worked tirelessly to support local companies seeking growth abroad,” he said.

Mr Buttigieg continued: “From emerging start-ups to established exporters, the journey has been one of shared belief in Malta’s global potential.”

Minister Borg described the anniversary as a “moment of national significance,” accentuating MaltaTrade’s commitment to helping local businesses “innovate, compete and thrive globally.”

“Going forward, let’s take stock and give this entity a new energy, a new impetus, to continue to reach new heights. Because the next decade will require even greater agility, creativity, and partnership. And we will continue to be here, to support you in this direction,” he said.

Looking ahead, TradeMalta said that “it remains committed to empowering Malta-based businesses to expand beyond Malta’s shores and strengthening the country’s global economic presence, for many ears to come.”

Image Caption: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Dr Ian Borg, CEO TradeMalta, Mr Anton Buttigieg and CEO the Malta Chamber, Ms Marthese Portelli during the cake cutting ceremony