In the morning, we went to Mokhtom Qoli University. Male and female students lined up on both sides of the path and welcomed us warmly. At the ceremony, the university president, the head of the Department of Oriental Studies, and two Persian language students, a girl and a boy, spoke. I also spoke about cooperation between the universities of the two countries.
We went to Makhtoum Gholi University before noon. Male and female students lined up on both sides of the road and welcomed them warmly. In the ceremony, the president of the university and the head of the oriental studies department and two Persian language students, a boy and a girl, spoke. I also talked about the cooperation between the universities of the two countries. They gave a gift and I also gave a gift to the university; A wall clock. The farewell was like a warm welcome and we were surprised that during the whole ceremony, students were waiting outside the hall for us to come out.
Around noon, Mr. [Haider] Aliof, the President of Azerbaijan came to meet. After public and ceremonial negotiations, he requested a private meeting. Only Mohsen and the translator remained. After expressing his interest in Iran and explaining the danger of Russia and Armenia, he complained about our economic relationship with Armenia. I assured him that the relationship with Armenia will not prevent us from supporting the rights of Azerbaijan. He demanded that the Ministry of Oil be satisfied with a 10% share in the new oil company.
After prayer and lunch, we went to Niazof's new palace. All the leaders were gathered. We gathered in the hall and greeted each other and Mr. Niazoff spoke briefly. We took a bus to the Eko summit. On the way with Mr. [Suleiman] Demirel, [President of Turkey]
When we were together, we made an appointment after the meeting. In the meeting, after Mr. Niazoff as the chairman of the meeting, all leaders gave a speech; Usually low content and repetitive. It took two hours.
After the meeting, we had a meeting with Mr. Demirel. We talked about bilateral relations that have stagnated due to the expulsion of ambassadors, and we decided to normalize them after some time. Regarding the dispute between the government and the Turkish army, he considered the possibility of a coup d'état unlikely, but did not deny it. Regarding their cooperation with Israel, it was claimed that there is no danger for the neighbors, but he complained about Syria. Regarding the possibility of the collapse of the Arbakan government and the renewal of elections, he said that it is in the interest of the country to renew the elections, but this is not in his power and the parliament must approve it.
The Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan came. We talked about developing relationships. We went to a government restaurant for dinner. I was with Mr. Niazoff and Nawaz Sharif. Mr. Nawaz Sharif, [Prime Minister of Pakistan] is satisfied with his meeting with the Prime Minister of India in Maldives. Today it stopped in Zahedan and got fuel.
We talked with Mr. Niyazov about the signing of the agreement to establish a gas pipeline from Turkmenistan to Turkey through Iran. In order to save Russia from harm, I offered to buy all their excess gas; He was happy because he can use this as leverage against Russia.
After dinner, we met with Mr. [Islam] Karimov, the President of Uzbekistan. He praised my speech in the meeting because of its good content and said about the lack of content of other speeches. He expressed his desire to develop cooperation with Iran. I also welcomed and invited him to come and see the coasts of Iran and the Caspian Sea. On the way, I told Mr. Sharjayev, who is with me in Niazoff's absence, about the problems of the Iranians and our work in Turkmenistan; It was supposed to be fixed.
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