Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 27, 1992

Mr. [Mahmoud] Vaezi, [Deputy Europe and America of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs] came. He reported the trip to France and Russia and the willingness of the authorities of the two countries to develop cooperation with us. [Urasabo Ortega], the special envoy of the President of Venezuela came. He brought his letter inviting us to join Group 15; I accepted in principle. They have also invited China.

Mr. Adib came from the clergy of India. He asked us to send a representative to their next meeting. He was surprised to see the positive and civil changes in Iran after his previous trip two years ago. He said that Indian Muslims do not want Kashmir to be freed and prefer to remain part of India, because this will make Muslims in India more powerful and have more representatives in the Congress. He sought help against the harassment of the Hindus.

Mr. Suleiman Demirel, Prime Minister of Türkiye came. First we had a private meeting. They talked about Iraq, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Karabakh and Russia. They are worried about the victory of the Democrats in America and prefer that [George] Bush win. They believe that there will be no major change in Iraq and they claim that they demand the territorial unity of Iraq. In the official meeting, we presented our official and public positions.

After the prayer, we had a lunch. At the lunch table, we had many private conversations about strengthening OPEC, cooperation in the former Soviet republics, border security, opposition to the independence of the Iraqi Kurds, and the establishment of a joint bank, which was usually accompanied by understanding. [Boris] Yeltsin, [President of Russia], believes that the problem can last and the possibility of a return to military rule in Russia is not low; Although they can't do anything either.

Mr. [Hussein] Sheikh al-Islam informed by phone that the Iraqis are willing to give oil to Sudan through us. I did the work till night and came home.