Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 6, 1990

I reached my office at half past eight. At nine o'clock in the morning, [Mr. Shamshad Ahmad Khan], the new ambassador of Pakistan came to present the credentials; I got warm. Regarding Afghanistan, I said that it is good for the elections to be held in such a way that all people participate and women also vote; Sunni groups are not in favor of women voting. Mrs. [Zahra] Abbasi, [Deputy Secretary General of Zeinab Society] came. Zainab gave a report on the organization of the community and asked for help and praised Fati.

Mr. Rafiq Dost, [Chairman of the Mustafafan and Veterans Foundation] came. He gave a report on the foundation's budget and asked for foreign currency assistance. Dr. [Hasan] Habibi came for current affairs. [Mr. Mohammadreza Nematzadeh] Minister of Industries came; Reported the status of production. He is going to Austria. consulted on the conclusion of cooperation contracts; They have many things to negotiate.

At noon, Mohsen [Hashmi, head of the presidential inspection office] came. He gave an inspection report on the production and condition of the post. In the evening, I attended the meeting of the government board. I warned Mr. [Abdullah] Nouri, [Minister of the Interior] about [replacing the governor] Shahri. We had a meeting with the leadership at night. We negotiated about the properties of the foundations and the current issues of the country.

His Wednesday talks were discussed because of a sharp attack against an ordinary writer, and also because of a clear position that may be necessary for them to deviate from in the future; Because there is nothing wrong with negotiating; Although it is not suitable now. I arrived home at ten o'clock at night.