15 Facts About Sugiono

Sugiono was born on 11 February 1979 and is an Indonesian politician currently serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, a position he assumed in 2024 under President Prabowo Subianto's administration.

Sugiono was born on 11 February 1979, in Takengon, Aceh, Indonesia.

Sugiono later obtained a Master of Business and Master of Management from the University of Konstanz in Germany.

Sugiono 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.

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.

Sugiono served in this capacity until his appointment as a cabinet minister in October 2024.

Sugiono's deputies include Anis Matta, Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir, and Arif Havas Oegroseno.

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

Sugiono envisions Indonesia's BRICS membership as a strategic move to amplify its voice on the global stage.

Sugiono believes that active participation in BRICS will drive economic development and foster stronger trade relations.

Sugiono is regarded by Gerindra members as Prabowo's "ideological" son.

Sugiono is considered as one of the members of Prabowo's inner circle.

Sugiono advocated strengthening ASEAN mechanisms, like ASEAN Regional Forum, the East Asia Forum and the ASEAN institute for Peace and Reconciliation.

Sugiono said that for the Palestinians to reconstruct their lives, its crucial for the ceasefire deal to be executed quickly and comprehensively.

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