Jüri Luik
| Jüri Luik | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Jüri Luik (left) with Dennis Kucinich in 2005. | |
| Minister of Defence | |
| In office August 1993 – January 1994 | |
| Prime Minister | Mart Laar |
| Preceded by | Hain Rebas |
| Succeeded by | Indrek Kannik |
| In office April 1999 – January 2001 | |
| Prime Minister | Mart Laar |
| Preceded by | Andrus Öövel |
| Succeeded by | Sven Mikser |
| 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 | 17 August 1966 Tallinn, Estonia |
| Political party | Pro Patria Union |
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, Estonian Minister of Defense and the permanent representative for Estonia in NATO.[1] Currently he is the Estonian ambassador in Russia.
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 |