Sugiono

His Excellency First Lieutenant (Ret.) Sugiono
Sugiono in 2024
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Incumbent
Assumed office 21 October 2024
President	Prabowo Subianto
Vice Minister	Anis Matta Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir Arif Havas Oegroseno
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 45) 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 the Minister of Foreign Affairs, a position he assumed in 2024 under President Prabowo Subianto's administration.^[1] Prior to his appointment as foreign minister, Sugiono held the role of Deputy Chairman of the First Commission of the House 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 prestigious Taruna Nusantara High School, where he met his classmate Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, whom he even challenged for the position of chairman of their school's student council.^[3]

Upon graduation, he received scholarship to study at Norwich University in the United States, where he earned a BS degree in computer science. He later obtained a Master of Business and Master of Management from the University of Konstanz in Germany.

After completing his undergraduate education, Sugiono served in the Indonesian 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 to Prabowo Subianto and when Prabowo declared the formation of Gerindra 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 the House of Representatives representing the Central Java I constituency under the banner of the Gerindra Party. During his tenure, he played an active role in the First 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, President Prabowo Subianto appointed Sugiono as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, succeeding Retno Marsudi. His deputies include Anis Matta, Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir, and Arif Havas Oegroseno. In a press conference of his appointment, Sugiono said he will balance Indonesia's diplomatic relationship between China and United States to realize Indonesia's free and active foreign policy.^[4]

Shortly after his appointment, Sugiono made his first official international visit to attend the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, as Indonesia’s representative.^[5]

Sugiono is regarded by Gerindra 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]

Sugiono is married to Marlyn Maisarah, and they have one child.

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