Suswono
Indonesian politician (born 1959)
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Suswono (born 20 April 1959) is an Indonesian politician from Tegal, Central Java. He was part of the Second United Indonesia Cabinet and served as Minister of Agriculture[1] since 22 October 2009 until 20 October 2014. He previously served as Vice Chairman of the Commission IV Parliament for the period 2004–2009 for the Prosperous Justice Party. Suswono was a member of the House of Representatives through the local elections in Central Java.
PresidentSusilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Preceded byAnton Apriantono
Succeeded byAmran Sulaiman
Born20 April 1959
Tegal, Indonesia
Suswono | |
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| 26th Minister of Agriculture | |
| In office 22 October 2009 – 21 October 2014 | |
| President | Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono |
| Preceded by | Anton Apriantono |
| Succeeded by | Amran Sulaiman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 April 1959 Tegal, Indonesia |
| Party | Prosperous Justice Party |
| Spouse | Mieke Wahyuni |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Institut Pertanian Bogor |
| Occupation | Politician |
Suswono is running mate for Vice Governor of Jakarta paired with Ridwan Kamil, former Governor of West Java in the 2024 Jakarta gubernatorial election.[2]
Honours
France:
Knight of the Order of Agricultural Merit (2012)[3]
