Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 20, 1994

[Mr. Kuti Abu], the ambassador of Chad came to present the credentials. He has an artificial leg and walks with a cane and a limp. I asked the reason, he said that he lost his leg in the liberation wars of his country, which were fought against the French forces. They talked about the development of relations and the situation in Chad. He said that 55% of the people are Muslims, 35% are Christians and 10% are of other beliefs. Their relations with the Sudanese are good.

[Mr. Vahan Baybordian], the ambassador of Armenia came to present the credentials. He delivered his speech in Persian. They talked about cooperations and talked about the importance of Iran's role in the life of Armenians. I emphasized that after solving the problem of the Karabakh war, our relations will develop favorably.

Mr. Mirsalim came for the order of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution and the approval of the regulations of the secretariat of the council. Mr. [Sydmansour] Razavi came and expressed his readiness to accept another job and praised the government's action to control prices.

Dr. [Hasan] Habibi came. They talked about the guest house of the government and issues of parliament and leadership and the government and the need to strengthen the executive branch and help Ardabil province. In the evening, the participants of the 5th Persian Gulf Conference came. Dr. Velayati reported. I also talked about the necessity of safeguarding the stability and security of the region and that we should be the factor of stability and not foreign armies.

By nine o'clock at night, I did the work and came home. Agha Jalal had bought a watermelon that we used for Yalda night. After a few days of riding, the muscles are still bruised and sore.