Indonesia’s Prabowo Overhauls Cabinet, Names New Foreign and Industry Ministers
President Prabowo reshuffles key Cabinet roles, appointing new foreign and industry ministers as part of major leadership changes.
POLICY WIRE — Jakarta, Indonesia — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has announced a significant restructuring of his Cabinet, naming new leaders for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Industry, among other key roles.
The move marks the most extensive personnel change in Prabowo’s administration to date. Arrmanatha Nasir, previously deputy foreign minister, was appointed as the new foreign minister, replacing Sugiono, who now serves as Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture.
Industry Minister Muhammad Sarmuji took over from Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, while Dudung Abdurachman became Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs. Bahlil Lahadalia was named to a newly created role as Coordinating Minister for Downstreaming and Energy Transition, though he retains his position as Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources.
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The reshuffle included 10 ministerial and deputy ministerial appointments, along with eight senior officials from agencies and the police force. All 18 individuals were sworn in at the presidential palace in Jakarta on Thursday afternoon.
Arrmanatha emphasized that Indonesia remains committed to its bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2029–2030 term, calling it a demonstration of the country’s dedication to multilateralism and global stability.
Prabowo also replaced the head of the national police force, with Suyudi Ario Seto taking over from Listyo Sigit Prabowo, who was appointed to the Executive Office of the President. The changes come just weeks after the president dismissed former finance minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa and appointed Suahasil Nazara as his successor.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
