Riivo Sinijärv
Estonian politician, Foreign Affairs Minister
Born
May 27th, 1947
77 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Estonia
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An Estonian politician served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1994 to 1995. Sinijärv held various positions within the Estonian government, contributing to the country's foreign policy and international relations. Played a significant role in Estonia's integration into international organizations during the post-Soviet era. His tenure involved efforts toward strengthening Estonia's diplomatic connections and supporting the nation’s transition to a market economy.
Served as the 19th Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia
Contributed to Estonia's international relations
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