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. 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). Career in diplomacy Prior to his current position, 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. Political career Luik has held the positions of Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs. See also Estonian Defence Forces References External links 1966 births Living people Politicians from Tallinn Defence Ministers of Estonia Ambassadors of Estonia to Russia Ambassadors of Estonia to Canada Ambassadors of Estonia to Mexico Ambassadors of Estonia to the United States Permanent Representatives of Estonia to NATO Recipients of the Order of the National Coat of Arms, 3rd Class Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Estonia 21st-century Estonian politicians Members of the Riigikogu, 1992–1995