YANGON — The Yangon University of Economics (Ywathagyi Campus) under the Ministry of Education held the opening ceremony of its 25th Silver Jubilee anniversary on the morning of December 18 at the university campus in Yangon, according to sources.

Prime Minister U Nyo Saw attended the ceremony and delivered an address. The event was also attended by Union ministers, Union-level officials, the Chief Minister of Yangon Region, the Commander of Yangon Regional Military Command, members of the regional government, departmental officials, senior academics, university rectors, professors, teachers, students, and invited guests.

As part of the ceremony, Union Ministers U Tin Aung San, Dr Kan Zaw and Dr. Chaw Chaw Sein, Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein, and Yangon University of Economics Rector Dr Tin Tin Htwe officially opened the Silver Jubilee event by cutting the ribbon. Prime Minister U Nyo Saw then unveiled the commemorative inscription stone by pressing a ceremonial button.

Following the unveiling, the Prime Minister and officials sprinkled scented water on the inscription stone. To mark the occasion, Prime Minister U Nyo Saw also planted a Gantgaw sapling as a symbol of the university’s 25th anniversary, sources said.                                                                                       

Following the unveiling, the Prime Minister and officials sprinkled scented water on the inscription stone. The Prime Minister spoke on the occasion that the role of economists is crucial for the sustainable economic development of a country, and that this ceremony is being held to celebrate 25 years of success and progress at Yangon University of Economics (Ywathagyi Campus) in producing economists.

The university was established in 2000 and now offers undergraduate, honours, and master’s degree programmes.  At today’s event, it was reported that university students,  usinesspeople, and alumni from various regions and states are collaborating to organize job fairs, seminars, research poster competitions, and research readings, all of which contribute significantly to the country’s development.

It is essential to equip the new generation of university students with appropriate vocational knowledge and skills. In accordance with the principle that the country’s economic system is a market economy, the government and private sector must work together to develop existing markets, enter new ones, and expand market opportunities.

He also expressed his hope that Yangon University of Economics (Ywathagyi Campus) will continue to stand as an institution that contributes to the country’s development and produces qualified scholars for many years to come. 

Afterwards, a video clip commemorating the 25th anniversary of the university and dance performances by students from Yangon University of Economics and the National University of Arts and Culture to the songs “From Silver Jubilee to Forever” and “Celebrating the Silver Jubilee Together” were presented, and the Prime Minister presented flowers and awards to the dance troupes. Afterwards, the Prime Minister, accompanied by relevant officials, toured the exhibition halls set up to mark the Silver Jubilee and signed the guest book.