Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 24, 1991

Dr. Velayati, [Minister of Foreign Affairs] came. He said something about the inadequacies of ceremonies and numerous problems of ceremonial centers, the wear and tear of hotel facilities for foreign guests, the crowding and disorganization of the government pavilion, and the lack of skills of servants in receptions; It was decided to prepare a comprehensive plan.

[Mr. Jay Bouka], the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Senegal came. He brought the letter of Mr. [Mohammed] Abdodiouf, the president. He asked for private time. In a private meeting, he asked for a loan and help and a helicopter for transportation during the holding of the Islamic conference. Mr. [Abbas] Shibani, [Tehran's representative] came. He complained to Tehran Municipality.

Mr. [Gholamreza] Faruzesh, [Minister of Construction Jihad] came for fishing matters. I warned about the development of greening deserts and desertification. The board of trustees of the university witnessed the meeting. They gave work progress reports and got approvals for things.

In the evening, I attended the meeting of the government. Mr. [Syed Mohammad] Khatami, [Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance], gave a report on cultural affairs and complained about the recent attacks against the Ministry of Guidance and sought a solution. There was a long discussion about the necessity of cultural work in the society. The issue of computerization of elections was raised. Mr. [Mohammed] Gharegi, [Minister of Post, Telegraph and Telephone], presented his plan and the Ministry of Interior said the problems of implementing the plan; It was a long discussion. They mainly spoke in opposition and finally did not vote.

I came home in the evening. We saw the last episode of the "Love Story" series about Ashura; It is interesting.