SOFAZ discusses financial cooperation and investment opportunities in Japan
Baku, September 16, AZERTAC
A delegation from the State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ), led by CEO Israfil Mammadov, paid a working visit to Japan from September 9 to 12. The visit aimed to deepen cooperation with SOFAZ’s Japanese partner institutions, analyze the local financial market environment, and explore potential investment opportunities.
The program began with a meeting between the delegation and Koji Nakamura, Executive Director for Monetary Policy and Financial Markets at the Bank of Japan. Discussions focused on the country’s monetary policy and economic outlook, while also addressing global economic trends and regional development dynamics.
The delegation then met with Tadashi Maeda, Chairman of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC). Both sides reviewed JBIC’s activities in Azerbaijan, the projects implemented to date, and potential avenues for future collaboration. The parties underlined the importance of continuing joint investment initiatives.
Another key engagement in Tokyo was a visit to the Tokyo Stock Exchange, where discussions highlighted recent institutional reforms, along with efforts to strengthen transparency and corporate governance in Japan’s capital markets.
The delegation also met with the senior management of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group, a long-standing institutional partner of SOFAZ. The meeting provided an opportunity to review the current state of cooperation and explore prospects for expanding collaboration in areas of mutual interest.
Further meetings were held with executives from Mizuho Financial Group, PGIM, and PAG Real Assets. These discussions centered on broadening cooperation across various investment domains and assessing new partnership opportunities.
As part of the visit, the delegation toured the site of the Azerbaijan Pavilion at EXPO 2025 in Osaka. They were briefed on the pavilion’s concept and delivered a presentation on SOFAZ’s activities and strategic outlook. The presentation highlighted the Fund’s financial and investment expertise, its role in maintaining macroeconomic stability, and its commitment to channeling national wealth toward long-term sustainable development.
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