Jüri Luik (born 17 August 1966 in Tallinn) is an Estonian diplomat and former politician. Jüri Luik has held the positions of Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Estonian Minister of Defense. Mr. Luik is currently the permament representative for Estonia in NATO.[1]
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]
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 |