The Directorate has the responsibility for the analysis and coordination of Malta’s position on legislative dossiers impacting international trade proposed by the Commission. It also provides input to other Ministries and Departments on issues related to international trade and investment policy.

This Directorate advises, consults, and coordinates Malta’s position on matters concerning the EU’s Common Commercial Policy. It provides Malta’s position on international trade and investment policy, including negotiations of EU international trade agreements and analyses proposals that impact international trade