President George Abela addresses an event hosted by HSBC Qatar during his state visit to the Gulf state last month. HSBC Qatar CEO Abdul Hakeem Mostafawi (right) stressed the importance of ties between the countries and HSBC's role in fostering international business. HSBC Bank Malta supported the visit of the Maltese delegation, jointly led by the Foreign Office and Malta Enterprise, seeking to tap bilateral business opportunities. The bank will also support the trade mission to India in November.