Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 15, 1993

I had a cold. Alone, I had a short breakfast and went to our house under repair.

Sorehe Hesar's photo

The main reforms have been completed and the finishing touches are left. Almost most of the demands have been met.

Dr. Malekzadeh, [Minister of Health, Treatment and Medical Education] also came. Together, we went to Sarkheh Hisar Hospital for the opening of the heart specialist department and participated in the mobilization of health education. It is a clean place and it has been well restored. I visited different departments of the hospital. As a sign of the importance of hygiene and prevention, I poured a drop of polio vaccine into the child's mouth. I had an interview and after listening to the explanations and speaking in front of the audience, I returned to the office.

Dr. Hashemi Golpaygani came for the agenda of the Supreme Council [Cultural Revolution]. He complained about the false and extreme writings of Hezbollah in Qom; I promised to take care of it. Mohammad Taqi, our worker, came in Nog. I inquired about the status of my parents and relatives and their work. He said that he went to Reza Abad in Jalga Keshkoviyeh and saw that the farm is badly managed and many trees have dried up and it will take a lot of money to bring it back to its natural state. I told him to take it seriously. I gave him a gift for his trip to Syria.

Dr. Moin, [Minister of Culture and Higher Education] and officials of the International Congress of Advanced Science and Technology came. The work report and articles arrived and they gave their plans. I encouraged them.

Dr. [Ali] Larijani came in the evening. He insisted on forming the election campaign headquarters; I told them to be themselves and not to overdo advertising and that things should not be costly. Dr. Velayati, [Minister of Foreign Affairs] came. He reported the trip to Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia. A trip to Spain, Georgia and the countries of the southern Persian Gulf were discussed. Note 29 Commission regarding foreign exchange and import policies and the problems caused by the circular restricting imports without currency transfer were examined and resolved.

Mr. [Helmut] Kohl, the Prime Minister of Germany called with the previous agreement. The negotiations were formal and friendly. He said that serious matters are sent in a letter with a special courier. He asked me to attend him.

I stayed the night in my office and slept with boredom. Bank managers also came before noon. Dr. Adeli, [CEO of the Central Bank], gave a report on the performance of the country's banking system, and I encouraged them.