The State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) held an award ceremony, in which the results and winners of the analytical article competition on “The role of the national oil strategy in the economic foundation of Azerbaijan’s independence: the State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan as the part of the national oil strategy” were announced on December 15, 2016. The competition was organized jointly by the Azerbaijan Press Council and SOFAZ, devoted to the 25th anniversary of restoration of Azerbaijan`s state independence.

The Chairman of the Azerbaijan Press Council, Member of Parliament Aflatun Amashov, Deputy CEO of SOFAZ Israfil Mammadov, members of the Press Council and journalists attended the award ceremony.

During the event, participants received information about the results of the competition.

In total, 29 journalists have submitted their articles. Following journalists made it to the top three: Huquq Salmanov from “Kaspiy” newspaper (1^st place), Vuqar Aliyev from “Medeniyyet” newspaper (2^nd place) and Elkhan Salahov from “Iki sahil” newspaper (3^rd place). Winners were awarded with diplomas and prizes.

In addition, runners-up including, Farah Aliyeva from CBC TV, Seymur Aliyev from “Moderator.az” web site and correspondent of “Movqe” newspaper Rufat Sultanov also received awards.

The guests were acquainted with Fund’s administrative building, as well as viewed the activity of the Investment department in practice.