Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 27, 1994

From home, we went to the research complex of Era of Revolution, affiliated to the Scientific and Industrial Research Organization of Iran. It is a large area, with large land and many buildings. Dr. [Syed Ahmad] Motamedi, the head of the organization, reported on the number of plans, the ones that have been achieved and the ones that are being implemented. In the current year, due to the correction of the currency price, the number of industrialists has increased and the amounts of the contracts have multiplied and the organization has become very active. I visited the designs and projects for about five hours. There were interesting cases among them; I saw a small cardboard factory made of straw and pine wood, etc., with long fibers that can be used in villages at a cheap price, and a plan for biological control of agricultural pests and the production of the main ingredients of medicines. I gave a speech to the employees and encouraged them. After the interview with Sedavasima, I returned to the office.

At 2:30 in the afternoon, the ward committee had a meeting. We discussed about foreign exchange policies and it was decided that foreign currency needs of travelers will be given in banks to prevent brokers and unauthorized exchanges. Also, the currency of the basic and necessary works should be given as much as needed, and they should examine the renewal of the currency agreement.

I did the work until nine o'clock at night and came home. Chastity's guests have left and he is satisfied with the plans and receptions.