Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - June 22, 2000 - Wide Coverage of Khatami's Trip to China

Wide Coverage of Khatami's Trip to China

Until eleven o'clock, I spent my time at home studying the history of philosophy and the discussion of moral relativism in the views of Western philosophers. From 11:30 until the afternoon, I worked in my office. Then I returned home and used the pool. Effat had gone to the anniversary ceremony of the martyrdom of Mr. [Mohammad Sadegh] Eslami [then head of the Ministry of Commerce]—one of the martyrs of the group of 72. She shared many positive comments from the women who attended.

NASA officially announced that strong signs of water have been found on Mars, so we should expect the discovery of living organisms on that planet. However, the extreme cold of minus 85 degrees Celsius on Mars suggests that different kinds of life forms may exist there.

Last night, OPEC [the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries] added 700,000 barrels to its oil production ceiling. However, experts say this increase is only enough to prevent a sharp rise in oil prices and will meet the growing demand. It is unlikely to lower oil prices, which is what the U.S. and industrial countries want.

News about Mr. [Seyyed Mohammad] Khatami’s [President] trip to China is receiving relatively wide coverage.