Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 1, 1993

Mr. [Gholamreza] Aghazadeh, [Oil Minister], informed by phone that he has signed a three billion dollar contract with the Japanese to pay the arrears. Dr. [Mohammad Reza] Hashemi [Golpayegani] came for the order of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution. Dr. Habibi came for current affairs.

At 11:30 AM, we went to Tarbiat Modares University for the awarding ceremony of exemplary professors. [Mr. Mustafa Moin], the Minister of Science and his deputy and the president of the university reported. After introducing the professors and awarding five [Baharazadi] coins to each of them, as well as a certificate of appreciation and books, I gave a detailed speech.

We returned to the office. Mr. [Gholamreza] Faruzesh, [Minister of Jihad Construction], informed by phone that the price of milk, which has recently increased in Tehran, can be brought back from twenty tomans to eighteen tomans.

In the evening Mr. [Mohammed] Yazdi, [Chairman of the Judiciary] and Mr. [Ali Akbar] Natiq Noori, [Chairman of the Islamic Council] came. Mr. Yazdi gave a detailed description of the causes of major changes in the management of the judiciary; To justify me against the possible complaints of the Haqqani school group who are unhappy with these changes.

Dr. Velayati came and gave a report on his trip to Pakistan. is satisfied The Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution had a meeting. Regarding the continuation of negotiations with the Emirates on the islands, the issue of dealing with the hypocrites, the travel report of Dr. Velayati and Dr. Rouhani and the Palestinian Congress, a discussion and decision was made.

Dr. [Hasan] Rouhani, [Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council] came and reported on his trip to Germany and private negotiations with the leaders of this country. He believes that the Germans are determined to develop relations with Iran and have made recommendations to adjust our positions.