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May 16, 1989

Excerpts from the Meeting between Mikhail Gorbachev and Deng Xiaoping

The Chinese version of the record of conversation between Mikhail Gorbachev and Deng Xiaoping. Deng provides a historical overview of China's relations with the Soviet Union and other countries.

May 15, 1989

Notepad of Teimuraz Stepanov-Mamaladze, 15 May 1989

Teimuraz Stepanov-Mamaladze notes covering a discussion between Gorbachev and Yang Shangkun, during the beginning of the Soviet visit to China. Gorbachev and Shangkun compare economic growth rates and initiatives in China and the Soviet Union, and Gorbachev talks about perestroika. Later in the day, Gorbachev explains his impressions that the Chinese are interested in normalizing relations with the Soviet Union, and are worried about the protests occurring in Tiananmen Square. The Soviet delegation connects their visit to China to the protests.

July 2, 1987

Record of Conversation between M.S. Gorbachev and Prime Minister R. Gandhi

Gorbachev and Rajiv Gandhi meet to discuss various issues. Begin by noting the effect of Western radio propaganda within both India and Soviet Union. Gorbachev notes the "voices" of Western radio stations broadcasting in the Soviet Union, aiming to undermine perestroika. After touching on economic initiatives in India, Gandhi singles out, among problems in India, the "weakening of public morals." Blames this problem on the "onslaught of the Western--and first and foremost, American-- mass media." Both sides criticize militarism at base of US foreign policy, and US emphasis on rolling back communism. Conversation concludes with analysis of Afghanistan situation; Gorbachev explains measure USSR is taking to solidify Afghan government, and Gandhi recommends caution when dealing with tribal factor in Afghanistan. Both sides speak on Pakistan's reaction to situation.

October 29, 1990

Record of a Conversation Between M. S. Gorbachev and President of France, F. Mitterrand

Record of conversation between Mikhail Gorbachev and Francois Mitterrand, on the subject of Saddam Hussein and his invasion of Kuwait. Both leaders stress the importance of avoiding military conflict and the necessity of a united front for the permanent members of the UN Security Council in order to achieve this. Mitterrand notes his apprehension over the US perception of UN Charter Article 51 and the possibility US initiation of hostilities.

November 27, 1990

Record of Conversation between M. S. Gorbachev and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, S. Al Faisal

Gorbachev and Al Faisal discuss ongoing crisis caused by the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait.

October 26, 1990

Record of Conversation between M. S. Gorbachev and the Chairman of the Spanish Government, Felipe González in Madrid

Gorbachev and Gonzalez discuss the positive improvement of East-West relations and the changes happening in the Soviet republics.

November 21, 1990

Record of Conversation between M. S. Gorbachev and Canadian Prime Minister B. Mulroney in Paris

Gorbachev and Mulroney discuss the potential response through the UN to Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait.

November 20, 1990

Record of Conversation between M. S. Gorbachev and British Prime Minister M. Thatcher

Gorbachev and Thatcher discuss the potential response through the UN to Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait.

September 8, 1988

Meeting of the Politburo of the CC CPSU, 'On the Issue of Reorganization of the Party Apparatus'

Detailed discussion of the reorganization of all Soviet party and government divisions and organizations.

November 19, 1990

Record of a Conversation between M. S. Gorbachev and President of the US George Bush in Paris

Gorbachev and Bush discuss options for responding to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait.

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