Rovshan Javadov, CFA, Deputy CEO of SOFAZ, delivered a speech at the panel session titled “Strategic Investment and Financing: Unlocking Opportunities through Public-Private Partnerships and Synergies” held as part of the 1st Azerbaijan International Investment Forum (AIIF 2025), organized in Baku under the auspices of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, on the theme “Strengthening East-West and North-South Connectivity in a Fragmented Global Economy.”

In his remarks, Rovshan Javadov highlighted the indirect role of sovereign wealth funds in shaping national investment policy and underlined SOFAZ’s mission in ensuring financial stability, fostering a reliable institutional environment, and reinforcing long-term investor confidence.

Mr. Javadov emphasized that the Fund, through both safeguarding macroeconomic stability and financing projects in infrastructure, human capital, and social welfare, contributes to creating a favorable foundation for private sector development.

Furthermore, he drew attention to the potential benefits of international partnerships in terms of knowledge, technology, and capital transfer, which can significantly support the sustainable growth of Azerbaijan’s economy.