Jüri Luik

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