During a meeting at the Maltese Embassy in New York, Prime Minister Robert Abela met with a delegation from global company – Amazon.
The Amazon delegation was made up of Amazon Vice President Susan Pointer and Amazon Web Service Director Franco Spicciariello. Prime Minister Abela was accompanied by Head of Secretariat at the Office of the Prime Minister Col. Mark Mallia.
Prime Minister Robert Abela said that the Malta 2050 vision is attracting renewed interest in Malta. “Through the opportunities that this long-term vision can create for our country, we can see major companies edging closer the Malta’s business and technology ecosystem.”
Amazon said that, through its Amazon Web services (AWS) cloud division, it has expressed strong interest in strengthening its relationship with Malta. AWS already serves several clients locally and recognises Malta’s “significant progress in digital and technological innovation.”
The company spoke about its programmes in support of start-ups and digital skills as areas that could be of greater benefit to Malta.
Amazon’s representatives also highlighted how Malta’s 2050 vision “aligns with the long-term AWS strategy and how a sound regulatory environment can serve to attract and grow investment.”
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