Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs in exile
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During Soviet occupation, the government of Republic of Estonia was forced into exile, becoming Estonian Government in Exile
. This government contained only a few ministerial posts, but for obvious reasons, the Minister of Foreign Affairs was one of them.
Estonian Government in Exile
The Estonian Government in Exile refers to the formally declared governmental authority of the Republic of Estonia in exile, existing from 1953 until the reestablishment of Estonian sovereignty over Estonian territory in 1992...
. This government contained only a few ministerial posts, but for obvious reasons, the Minister of Foreign Affairs was one of them.
- In 1944–1945, the post was held by August ReiAugust ReiAugust Rei VR III/1 was an Estonian Social Democratic politician. He was born in Pilistvere, Kõo Parish, Viljandi County.- Education :...
. - In 1953–1963, the post was held by Aleksander WarmaAleksander WarmaAleksander Warma VR I/3 was an Estonian navy officer, diplomat and painter....
. - In 1964–1982, the post was held by August KoernAugust KoernAugust Koern was an Estonian statesman and diplomat. He was Estonian foreign minister in exile from March 1, 1964 to June 3, 1982....
. - In 1982–1990, the post was held by Elmar LippingElmar LippingElmar Lipping was an Estonian statesman and soldier. He was Estonian foreign minister in exile from June 3, 1982 to June 20, 1990....
. - In 1990–1992, the post was held by Olev OleskOlev OleskOlev Olesk was an Estonian politician and a former Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs in exile. -References:...
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