Career
Stoian was born in Telega, Romania. He served as the Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade and International Economic Cooperation from April 7, 1979 until November 22, 1985. Stoian served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from November 2, 1989 until December 22, 1989, when the Ceaușescu regime was overthrown.
Stoian was arrested and sentenced to 14 years.
He was pardoned by President Ion Iliescu and released in March 1994.