Diplomat Beginning in 1945, Tomeh represented the Syrian government in various capacities. Tomeh began his diplomatic career at the Syrian Embassy in
London. He later served as Consul General of the
United Arab Republic (
Syria and
Egypt) in
New York City. Finally, he was appointed as Permanent Representative (Ambassador) of the Syrian Arab Republic to the
United Nations. At the United Nations, Tomeh was a member of the committees dealing with the definition of aggression, decolonization and apartheid. In November 1970, he was the
president of the
Security Council. He was also appointed as minister of economics of the Syrian Government in 1964.
Educator In 1965, he was appointed professor of philosophy at the
Syrian University. Tomeh was founding president (1988–1990) of
University of Balamand in Lebanon where he was professor of philosophy and history as well. Aside from teaching Dr. Tomeh has written books in Arabic and in English. ==References==