Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 7, 1992

The representatives, Imam Juma and the governor of Neyshabur came and requested for steel, dam and cultural center project. [Mr. Gholamreza Aghazadeh], the oil minister came. They talked about the plans and the sale of oil and the budget. Dr. [Hasan] Habibi, [first vice president] came. He explained the matters agreed with the relevant department for the budget of 2012 and the matters of non-agreement.

Dr. [Abbas] Shibani came. He applied for the equipment of Ayatollah Golpaygani Hospital in Qom and Siman University Town. Mr. Mahlouji came and said that an Italian minister had sent a message from [Henry] Kissinger that it is good for Iran to seek an understanding with America.

Chastity was in the office at noon. Mohsen [Hashmi, head of the president's special inspection office] also came. He gave a report on the cause of the collapse of the subway trench wall. This incident has led to the death of seven people. He recommended that we solve the problem of contract employees of the [Presidential] institution. Mr. [Alireza] Afshar, [Commander of Basij] came and asked for help for Basij.

In the evening, the government board had a meeting. The budget bill was on order. Note 29 We discussed with the program organization about the currency and cases of disagreement and lack of understanding between the devices. The meeting lasted from 4:30 in the afternoon until 2:30 in the morning the next day. It was interrupted only for prayer and dinner. Finally we reached an agreement with everyone. It was very hard work. That's why I didn't go home. I went to my office at three o'clock and slept tiredly.