Jüri Luik (born 17 August 1966 in Tallinn) is an Estonian diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Defence in the government of Prime Minister Jüri Ratas.[1] In addition, he chaired the EPP Defense Ministers Meeting, which gathers the center-right EPP ministers ahead of meetings of the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC).[2]
Jüri Luik | |
|---|---|
 Jüri Luik, 2017 | |
| Minister of Defence | |
| In office 12 June 2017 – 26 January 2021 | |
| Prime Minister | Jüri Ratas |
| Preceded by | Margus Tsahkna |
| Succeeded by | Kalle Laanet |
| In office April 1999 – January 2001 | |
| Prime Minister | Mart Laar |
| Preceded by | Andrus Öövel |
| Succeeded by | Sven Mikser |
| In office August 1993 – January 1994 | |
| Prime Minister | Mart Laar |
| Preceded by | Hain Rebas |
| Succeeded by | Indrek Kannik |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office January 1994 – April 1995 | |
| Prime Minister | Mart Laar Andres Tarand |
| Preceded by | Trivimi Velliste |
| Succeeded by | Riivo Sinijärv |
| Ambassador of Estonia to Canada | |
| In office 2003–2008 | |
| President | Arnold Rüütel Juhan Parts Andrus Ansip |
| Prime Minister | Andrus Ansip Juhan Parts |
| Preceded by | Sven Jürgenson |
| Succeeded by | Väino Reinart |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 August 1966 Tallinn, Estonia |
| Political party | Isamaa |
| Other political affiliations | Pro Patria Union |
Career in diplomacy
editPrior to his current position, Luik was from 2003-2008 the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Estonia to Canada, the United Mexican States and the United States of America. He has been active in Estonian foreign affairs since 1991.[3]
Political career
editLuik has held the positions of Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Richard Milne, Michael Peel and Mehreen Khan (July 16, 2019) Estonia’s golden image threatened by rise of far-right nationalists Financial Times.
- ^ Council of the EU and Ministerial meetings European People’s Party (EPP).
- ^ "Permanent Representation of Estonia to NATO". www.estnato.be.
- ^ NATO. "Jüri Luik, Minister of Defence of Estonia". NATO.
External links
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