Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 1, 1988

I reached the parliament at half past nine in the morning. In the reports, the large demonstrations of the people of Soviet Azerbaijan and Islamic slogans draw attention. They are gradually coming to our border. The Soviet media have also spoken about this.

The directors general of the Ministry of Information came; They have a seminar. I spoke to them about the fight against the factors of people's dissatisfaction, which provides the basis for strengthening the revolution. Mr. Habibullahian came. He presented the construction plans of the parliament.

I went to the meeting of officials of arms purchases. We negotiated about the type of purchases and the need and sources of purchases. At noon, Mr. Ghanbari, the head of the glass sellers guild, came. He proposed to establish a modern glass factory. In the evening, the members of the 10th Division of Seyyed al-Shahada (AS) came and paraded in front of the Majlis. I spoke for them. They did not have a good parade, they are beginners. Prizes were given to exemplary Basijs. Abadeh hymn group performed a good hymn.

The governor of East Azerbaijan came and said about the demonstrations of the people of Soviet Azerbaijan that it is very large and has Islamic motifs and they have pictures of the Imam. He asked about the possible assumptions of people seeking refuge in Iran. Mr. Abdullah Nouri came. gave a review report on the organization of the armed forces. They have reached the result of the integration of the military forces and also the integration of the police forces. I worked until half past eight and came home. Efet was a guest. I talked a little with the guests.