Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 6, 1991

I did the work until ten o'clock in the morning. Mr. [Hossein] Mahluji, [Minister of Mines and

Metals] came. He reported the good production of steel and copper and the imminent launch of the Kavian rolling mill, Mobarakeh steel and lead and zinc in Zanjan. He applied for the establishment of mining university by the ministry; They work well.

Dr. [Ali Akbar] Velayati came. He gave a report on the negotiations with France and consulted on the future move. I had a meeting with [Mr. Esko Biszewski], the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland. He brought the invitation letter of Mr. Lech Walesa, the president of his respective country, and told about their problems; 20 to 30 percent decrease in production, inflation, unemployment; He asked for more cooperation and presented an analysis of the common fate of Iran and Poland in front of the Soviet Union. I accepted the invitation and promised to cooperate. I asked him many questions about the current stage of transition from communism to capitalism.

Dr. Hashemi [Golpaigani] came for the agenda of the Supreme Council of Cultural Revolution. Mr. [Hasan] Ghafouri Fard, [Vice President and Head of Physical Education Organization] came. He asked for more facilities for sports; I promised to help and enter the ball. It is claimed that there is a wide movement in all strata for sports. I emphasized on leaving the affairs to the people.

In the evening, the Supreme Council of National Security had a meeting. The issue of financial issues with France was raised, and the issue of disarmament and its possible consequences, which is being discussed and needed today; The final decision was postponed to the next meeting.

At night I was a guest of Ayatollah Khamenei. Mr. Ahmad did not come. We discussed about [Mr. Sheikh] Ali Tehrani's family, France and disarmament issues, military industry issues, economic issues, water and electricity prices, etc.; We have an agreement. I came home late.