Tehran (IP) - The opening ceremony of the new academic year held at Tehran University with the presence of Iranian President.

Iran Press/Iran News: At the ceremony that was held at the University of Tehran’s Allameh Amini Hall, Hassan Rouhani praised the top students of this year’s universities' entrance exam.

The Minister of Science, Research and Technology Mansour Gholami, Minister of Health and Medical Education Saeed Namaki and a group of university figures and students were also presented at this ceremony, Iran Press reported.

Speaking at the ceremony, Rouhani stated that in the 41 years after the revolution, there were war, problems, and economic pressures, but the university has fulfilled its mission in different disciplines.

The head of the Supreme Council for Cultural Revolution went on to say, "We are not behind the world and advanced societies and have made good moves in practice and knowledge."  

Rouhani added, "Universities have a heavy responsibility and society and government are accountable vis-a-vis the university." 101

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