Baku:The Azerbaijan Infrastructure Investment Dialogue took place in Baku as part of the 2nd Azerbaijan International Investment Forum, co-organized by the State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) and global asset manager BlackRock.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the event gathered senior Azerbaijani officials, international investment institutions, infrastructure companies, and global businesses to explore investment opportunities in areas such as artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, energy infrastructure, and strategic transport and logistics corridors.
The first panel focused on AI and digital infrastructure, addressing the adoption of AI technologies, data processing, digital connectivity, and public-private cooperation. Notable speakers included Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov and Minister of Digital Development and Transport Rashad Nabiyev.
The second panel covered energy infrastructure, discussing changing investment priorities, energy security, and the role of renewable energy. Key speakers included Minister of Energy Parviz Shahbazov, SOCAR President Rovshan Najaf, and Vision Invest CEO Omar N. Al-Midani.
The final panel concentrated on strategic transport and logistics corridors, examining regional connectivity and the development of transport routes linking regional markets.
Overall, the sessions underscored the importance of long-term institutional capital and public-private partnerships in infrastructure development, offering a platform for exchanging insights on investment priorities and market trends.