Baku:The State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ), in collaboration with BlackRock, hosted the Azerbaijan Infrastructure Investment Dialogue on September 26. This event was part of the Second Azerbaijan International Investment Forum, held under the auspices of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the dialogue convened senior government officials, representatives from international investment institutions, and business leaders to discuss developments and investment prospects in digital, energy, and transport infrastructure. The event included three panel discussions that addressed key areas of infrastructure investment.

The first panel, centered on 'Artificial Intelligence and Digital Infrastructure,' was moderated by Charles Hatami from BlackRock. Discussions focused on AI adoption, data capacity, and digitalization, with contributions from Azerbaijani ministers and international business leaders. Cooperation between public and private sectors was emphasized as crucial for advancing these areas.

The second panel, 'Energy Infrastructure,' featured insights from energy ministers and industry executives, moderated by Eric Varvel of Global Infrastructure Partners. Topics included energy security, renewable energy, and investment opportunities in energy projects, highlighting the importance of public-private collaborations for sustainable infrastructure development.

The final panel, 'Strategic Transport and Logistics Corridors,' moderated by Mustafa Riffat, delved into investment opportunities in transport and logistics, with an emphasis on Azerbaijan's role in regional connectivity. Discussions involved key figures from various transport and logistics companies.

Israfil Mammadov, CEO of SOFAZ, concluded the dialogue by emphasizing the importance of aligning Azerbaijan's long-term vision with investor interests and fostering partnerships between public and private sectors to achieve concrete results.