On June 22, at just about 6:00 pm the entrance to the "TIIAME" National Research University Rectorate building was decorated differently. Colorfully covered stage with picturesque scenery. The circle is crowded with members of the administration, staff members, students, and their parents.

Shortly afterwards, a group of officials led by Sardor Uktamovich Umurzakov, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Chairman of the Board of the "TIIAME" National Research University arrived, they were accompanied by the Rector Bahodir Mirzayev. They were greeted with thunderous applause.

 The graduates in the background were dressed in special outfits. The deans of the faculties, Deputy-rectors, and even the rector wore a special dress - a mantle, which gives them a special spirit, and joy to the event "Graduate 2022". Mirzo Ulugbek district khokim Ergashev Shavkat Turdiyevich, the district prosecutor, the head of the district police department, and other officials also took an active part in the event.

Firstly, there was shown video dedicated to the memory of our former and loyal rector, Professor Umurzakov Oktam Pardayevich. Speakers recalled the mentor's good deeds and valuable contribution to this educational institution.

First of all, the university's rector, Professor Mirzayev Bahodir Suyunovich was gladly invited to the stage center to congratulate everyone.

Congratulating the graduates, he recalled that in 2018, for the first time, they received their student ID card, the symbolic key to knowledge from mentor Uktam Pardayevich, and the moment when the mentor called the students his children.

Then the floor was given to the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Chairman of the Board of the "TIIAME" National Research University  Umurzakov Sardor Uktamovich.

Addressing the graduates, Sardor Oktamovich recalled the President's words that we need to be stronger than the pandemic, which is a test for us. "Even though your studies coincided with a pandemic, you pursued an education in various formats," he said. "Today we are here to congratulate you on the rewards of your efforts.

You are the first graduates of the National Research University. In Uzbekistan only we have the status of a national research university and such a board, but not other educational institutions. That's the responsibility of both you and the teachers."

 Then the graduation ceremony of the graduates of the faculties of ESAWR and AGM started. The graduates were especially proud to receive their diplomas from the Chairman of the University Board Umurzakov Sardor Uktamovich and the Rector of the University Mirzayev Bahodir Suyunovich.

At the end of the graduation ceremony, Kamilov Asil Ikramovich, Associate Professor of "Agricultural Machinery" and other influential people spoke to the graduates to express their wishes to the graduates.

On behalf of the talented graduates, Davronbek Rasulov expressed his sincere wishes and gratitude on behalf of the graduates.

Many mothers attended the event to congratulate the young graduates. That's why Malikahon Ravshanova, one of the brightest stars of our pop culture, sang her song "This is my mother" dedicated to all our mothers. Charming songs performed by Abduhakim Ahmedov, one of the talented teachers of the university, also delighted the audience.

All spectators admired "Hymn of the University" performed by Abdukodir Alimov and Muhayyokhon Muhammedova together with the choir, written by H. Rozmetov, a student of our educational institution, based on music by S. Saidazov.

 We wish the young graduates great success in their future endeavors, and we express our confidence that they will be a strong force that will benefit our society, and contribute to the development of New Uzbekistan and the Third Renaissance.

"TIIAME" National Research University Press Service