Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 11, 1990

I did the work until nine o'clock in the morning. Sudanese guests came; First, we had a private meeting with the presence of the foreign ministers of the two countries and the first deputy. The discussion was about Iraq and Kuwait. They claimed that the Iraqis are ready to retreat, on the condition of ensuring that the US does not interfere and end the siege, and they demand a border concession, including Warba and Bubiyan islands. I said we are against giving the islands. He said that Saadoun Hammadi, [Iraq's Prime Minister], recently met with him and said that they are serious and sincere in renewing relations with Iran; We said that we have not yet found confidence in Iraq's sincerity.

An official negotiation meeting was held. We talked about regional issues and relations between the two sides. It was agreed that four political, economic, cultural and military commissions will work for cooperation. The guests went to the residence and I did my work.

Asr Mohsen came. He reported the work and talked about the establishment of the publishing center of my works. Mr. [Syed Mohammad] Khatami, [Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance] and his cinema assistant came. They gave a report on the state of cinema and filmmaking; They are very satisfied. About fifty good movies are produced every year. They talked about the problems of building a cinema hall and film production and asked for help. They said that Iran's film industry has gained a high reputation in the world and has won good victories in international competitions.

Mr. [Hossein] Kazem Pourardbeili came. The report said that the issue of purchasing desalinated water from Japan has been undecided for years; It was decided to deal with it and make a decision. It is related to atomic energy. The Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution had a meeting. There was a discussion about changing the secondary education system.