Sugiono | |
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.jpg) Sugiono in 2024 | |
| 18thMinister of Foreign Affairs | |
| Assumed office 21 October 2024 | |
| President | Prabowo Subianto |
| Vice Minister |
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| Preceded by | Retno Marsudi |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 1 October 2019 – 21 October 2024 | |
| Constituency | Central Java I |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1979-02-11)11 February 1979 (age 46) Takengon,Aceh, Indonesia |
| Political party | Gerindra |
| Spouse | Marlyn Maisarah |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | SMA Taruna Nusantara |
| Alma mater | Norwich University(BS) University of Konstanz(MMgt,MBus) |
| Occupation | Military (retired), Politician, Diplomat |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Indonesia |
| Branch/service | Indonesian Army |
| Years of service | 2002–2004 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit | Infantry (Kopassus) |
Sugiono (born 11 February 1979) is an Indonesian politician currently serving as theMinister of Foreign Affairs, a position he assumed in 2024 under PresidentPrabowo Subianto's administration.[1] Prior to his appointment as foreign minister, Sugiono held the role of Deputy Chairman of theFirst Commission of theHouse of Representatives from 2019 to 2024, where he was responsible for overseeing defense, foreign affairs, and communications.[2]
Sugiono was born on 11 February 1979, in Takengon, Aceh, Indonesia.
In 1994, he was selected to attend the prestigiousTaruna Nusantara High School, where he met his classmateAgus Harimurti Yudhoyono, whom he even challenged for the position of chairman of their school'sstudent council.[3]
Upon graduation, he received scholarship to study atNorwich University in the United States, where he earned aBS degree in computer science. He later obtained aMaster of Business andMaster of Management from theUniversity of Konstanz in Germany.
After completing his undergraduate education, Sugiono served in theIndonesian Army from 2002 to 2004, where he reached the rank of first lieutenant in the infantry unit. His brief military service laid the groundwork for his later roles in public service. He then worked as a personal secretary toPrabowo Subianto and when Prabowo declared the formation ofGerindra as a political party, Sugiono became one of the first members of the party, marking the start of his political career.[3]
Sugiono entered national politics in 2019 when he was elected to theHouse of Representatives representing the Central Java I constituency under the banner of theGerindra Party. During his tenure, he played an active role in theFirst Commission, focusing on defense, foreign affairs, and communications. He served in this capacity until his appointment as a cabinet minister in October 2024.
On 20 October 2024, PresidentPrabowo Subianto appointed Sugiono as theMinister of Foreign Affairs, succeedingRetno Marsudi. His deputies includeAnis Matta,Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir, and Arif Havas Oegroseno. In a press conference of his appointment, Sugiono said he will balance Indonesia's diplomatic relationship betweenChina andUnited States to realize Indonesia's free and active foreign policy.[4]
Shortly after his appointment, Sugiono made his first official international visit to attend the16th BRICS Summit inKazan,Russia, as Indonesia’s representative.[5]
Sugiono envisionsIndonesia's BRICS membership as a strategic move to amplify its voice on the global stage. He believes that active participation in BRICS will drive economic development and foster stronger trade relations.[6]
In his maidenforeign policy speech on January 10, 2025, Sugiono highlighted Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto’s policies, saying active participation in peace-keeping effort at the ASEAN andUnited Nations level will be one of the country’s key moves.He said the country’s foreign policy should be implemented in line with Indonesia’s domestic development priorities, laying out two development priorities of the President – food security and the nation-wide campaign of nutrition intervention through free meals program.[7]
Sugiono is regarded byGerindra members as Prabowo's "ideological" son. This is due to his close working relationship with Prabowo way back from his role as personal secretary and Prabowo often talked with him on many different topics. He is considered as one of the members of Prabowo's inner circle. Gerindra members viewed that Sugiono may also have taken similar political stances with Prabowo, known to be smart in responding to problems and a decisive thinker.[3]
To foster a robust and dynamic ASEAN region, Indonesia expressed full support for ASEAN Community Vision 2045, to be adopted at the Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship in 2025.Speaking atASEAN’s Foreign Minister’s (AMM) retreat in Langkawi, Malaysia, Indonesia’s foreign minister, Sugiono, stressed that the time to tackle regional challenges in isolation is over. Sugiono advocated strengthening ASEAN mechanisms, like ASEAN Regional Forum, the East Asia Forum and the ASEAN institute for Peace and Reconciliation.[8]
Speaking at the ASEAN’s Foreign Minister’s (AMM) retreat inLangkawi, Sugiono said Indonesia welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. He said that for the Palestinians to reconstruct their lives, its crucial for the ceasefire deal to be executed quickly and comprehensively.Sugiono said: “We must continue to call for the resumption of the peace process towards a two-state solution, based on internationally agreed parameters”
Sugiono is married to Marlyn Maisarah, and they have one child.
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1 Than Swe is currently recognized as Myanmar's official Foreign Minister by ASEAN, instead ofKo Ko Hlaing (despite the latter currently serving as Myanmar's Minister of International Cooperation). |
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