On September 13, Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, received Robert F. Smith, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Vista Equity Partners, leading private equity firm.
President Ilham Aliyev praised the successful cooperation between the State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) and Vista Equity Partners, one of the world’s leading financial institutions, emphasizing the strong potential for further developing this partnership. The President highlighted the continuous expansion of the SOFAZ's operations, noting that its assets have grown even amid volatile financial markets.