US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, praised the work of US-Iranian Ramin Toloui, the Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs, leaving to pursue his career at Stanford University.
In a statement, Blinken said, “Ramin championed a guiding principle of our foreign policy: that economic security is national security.”
According to the statement, throughout his service, Toloui was instrumental in implementing economic sanctions against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, enhancing global food security, and addressing coercion by hostile international actors.
Blinken expressed deep appreciation for Toloui’s “exceptional service,” commending his leadership in engaging with the G20 and advancing partnerships with US businesses and workers.
Born and raised in Iowa City, Iowa, Toloui has an extensive background in both academia and the financial sector, having previously held positions at PIMCO and the Department of the Treasury before his appointment at the State Department.
