Jüri Luik

Jüri Luik (born 17 August 1966 in Tallinn) is an Estonian diplomat and politician. Jüri Luik has held the positions of Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Estonian Minister of Defense and the permanent representative for Estonia in NATO.[1] Currently he is the Estonian minister of Defence.

Jüri Luik
Jüri Luik, 2017
Minister of Defence
Incumbent
Assumed office 12 June 2017
Prime Minister	Jüri Ratas
Preceded by	Margus Tsahkna
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
Personal details
Born	(1966-08-17) 17 August 1966 Tallinn, Estonia
Political party	Pro Patria Union

Prior to his current position, Mr. Luik was from 2003 - 2007 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.[2]

See also

• Estonian Defence Forces

References

1. NATO. "Jüri Luik, Minister of Defence of Estonia". NATO.
2. "Permanent Representation of Estonia to NATO". www.estnato.be.

External links

Media related to Jüri Luik at Wikimedia Commons

Political offices
Preceded by Hain Rebas	Minister of Defense August 1993 – January 1994	Succeeded by Indrek Kannik
Preceded by Trivimi Velliste	Minister of Foreign Affairs January 1994 – April 1995	Succeeded by Riivo Sinijärv
Preceded by Andrus Öövel	Minister of Defense April 1999 – January 2001	Succeeded by Sven Mikser
Preceded by Margus Tsahkna	Minister of Defense June 2017 – present	Incumbent