Vallo Reimaa | |
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Minister of Regional Affairs | |
In office 2007–2008 | |
Prime Minister | Andrus Ansip |
Preceded by | Jaan Õunapuu |
Succeeded by | Siim-Valmar Kiisler |
Personal details | |
Born | Kose,Estonia | 8 May 1961
Political party | Pro Patria and Res Publica Union |
Vallo Reimaa (born 8 May 1961) is an Estonian politician of the Pro Patria and Res Publica Union. He was born in Kose,Harjumaa.
From April 2007 to January 2008 he was the Minister of Regional Affairs. [1]
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