Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 26, 1992

I reached my office at half past eight in the morning. Mr. Kamal Kharazi, [Permanent Representative of Iran to the United Nations] came. He said about the policy of Westerners in dealing with Islam and fundamentalism. It was suggested to adopt a tactic to set this stage well and not give them an excuse. He believes that nothing can be done to follow up on the issue of war compensation without getting the opinion of the United States and England, and the only way is to use the [United Nations] Security Council, which we will not get anywhere without their approval.

Mr. Meshkini, the cultural deputy of the Islamic Propaganda Organization, came. He criticized the management of Mr. [Ahmad] Jannati; such as the criticisms he had against Mr. [Hasan] Ghafouri and asking for help to activate the students' union [Islamic associations]; I promised

Mr. [Sidhossein] Mousavian, our ambassador in Germany, came. He gave a report on technical and economic exchanges and raising the level of credits in German insurance and a plan to try to balance exports and imports; It is now three times in favor of Germany. He asked us to help free two German hostages. I said that if Germany privately promises the release of the Hamadis in the future, there is a possibility of success.

Mr. Shalchian, economic advisor [of the president] came. He gave comments and asked for a loan to build a house. Mr. [Mohammed Ali] Taskhiri came. He gave the report of his trip to Sudan and negotiations with [Dr. Hassan] Torabi about Algeria. [Mr. Seyed Mohammad Khatami], the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance and the deputies came. They reported work. I encouraged them; They have come hoping for confirmation and reinforcement that will be reflected in the news.

In the evening, I attended the meeting of the government. It was decided to attract former Soviet scientists and the policy of greater cooperation with Armenia in order to use them against Turkish influence. Several articles of the Penalty Bill were approved.

I was a guest of the leadership. Negotiations and decisions were made regarding the budget of the armed forces, industry, the Ministry of Guidance, the issues of Algeria, Libya, Syria, the Middle East peace negotiations, [fourth] parliamentary elections, the Guardian Council and the interpretation of Article 99, the Shahid Foundation, the purchase of sensitive equipment from the former Soviet Union, and several other matters; We have understanding and unity of opinion. I came home it is snowing