Kamapradipta Isnomo

Kamapradipta Isnomo
Director General of America and Europe
Acting
In office
21 October 2025 – 18 December 2025
Preceded byUmar Hadi
Succeeded byGrata Endah Werdaningtyas
Ambassador of Indonesia to Sweden and Latvia
In office
14 September 2020 – 28 February 2025
PresidentJoko Widodo
Prabowo Subianto
Preceded byBagas Hapsoro
Succeeded byYayan Ganda Hayat Mulyana
Personal details
Born (1972-03-06) 6 March 1972
Indonesia
Spouse
Ria Rafika Sari
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(m. 2006)​
Children3
Alma materWebster University (BA)
University of Leeds (MA)
NicknameKama

Kamapradipta Isnomo (born 6 March 1972), also known by the nickname Kama, is an Indonesian diplomat who is serving as advisor to the foreign minister for socio-cultural affairs and human development since 2025 as well as the acting director general of America and Europe. A Webster University graduate, he briefly worked in journalism before joining the foreign ministry. Prior to his current position, he was Indonesia's ambassador to Sweden and Latvia from 2020 to 2025.

Early life and education

Kamapradipta was born on 6 March 1972.[1] He received a double bachelor's degree in media communication and international relations from the Webster University in 1992. He pursued master's studies in political science at the Leeds University after joining the foreign ministry and graduated in 1999.[2]

Diplomatic career

Kamapradipta was briefly involved in journalism upon graduating, working for TVRI as a broadcaster and reporter and as a freelance reporter to some periodicals. He joined the foreign ministry in March 1995, receiving his first overseas assignment as a vice consul at the consulate general in Melbourne for four years from 2001 to 2005.[3][2] In 2002, Kamapradipta criticized sudden raids conducted by Australian authorities to Indonesians residing in Australia under the pretext of investigating their links to Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, the head of the Jemaah Islamiyah organization which carried out the 2002 Bali bombings.[4]

From Melbourne, Kamapradipta was sent to Indonesia's permanent mission in Geneva with the diplomatic rank of first secretary from 2007 to 2011.[2] He represented Indonesia at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and other human rights-related bodies, such as the Committee Against Torture, Convention on the Rights of the Child, International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, and the International Committee of the Red Cross.[5] During Indonesia's membership in the UNHRC from 2008 to 2010, Kamapradipta oversaw Indonesia's maiden Universal Periodic Review in the UNHRC,[6] with Indonesia being one of the earliest to submit its report, and played a role in developing UNHRC's institutional capacity.[7] Following the 2010 Gaza flotilla raid, Kamapradipta represented Indonesia in UNHRC's urgent debate that followed the incident. The resulting nine-point resolution included two points from Indonesia, which demanded the UNHRC president to form a fact finding team to investigate Israel's action and for Israel to cooperate with the Red Cross to ensure the safety and well-being of all arrested flotilla participants.[8][9]

Kamapradipta returned to the foreign ministry with his appointment as deputy director (chief of subdirectorate) for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), serving from 2011 to 2014.[2] He was responsible for negotiations and became a member of the advisory committee during Indonesia's APEC chairmanship in 2013.[10] Following his stint as deputy director, Kamapradipta was assigned to the permanent mission in New York, in charge of coordinating political affairs with the rank of minister counsellor.[2] Kamapradipta was elected as the deputy chairman of the United Nations General Assembly First Committee in 2016,[11] during which he led the committee's approval on the resolution for the renegotiation of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.[12]

On 10 August 2017, Kamapradipta received a promotion with his appointment as director for social, cultural, and international organizations of developing countries in the foreign ministry.[13] In May 2020, Kamapradipta was nominated as ambassador to Sweden and Latvia by President Joko Widodo.[14] After passing an assessment by the house of representative's first commission the next month,[15] he officially assumed office on 14 September 2020.[16] He arrived in Sweden on 29 October[17] before introducing himself virtually to Indonesian citizens living in Sweden dan Latvia on 7 November.[18]

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden around the time of his arrival, Kamapradipta could not present his letters of credence directly to King of Sweden Carl XVI Gustaf. Sweden's chief of protocol Maria Christina Lundqvist received the credentials in place of Carl XVI Gustaf on 19 November 2020.[17] A courtesy call with Carl XVI Gustaf took place on 26 August 2021 as pandemic conditions improved, with talks on cooperation between the two nations in trade, health, defense, and energy.[19] He presented his credentials to the President of Latvia Egils Levits on 5 October 2021.[20]

Kamapradipta paid a farewell visit to Carl XVI Gustaf on 25 February 2025[21] before handing over his duties to chargé d'affaires ad interim Gita Loka Murti three days later.[22] He was then installed as the advisor to the foreign minister for socio-cultural affairs and human development on 17 September 2025.[23] On 21 October, he became the acting director general of America and Europe following the appointment of the prior officeholder, Umar Hadi, as permanent representative to the United Nations.[24]

Personal life

Kamapradipta is married to Ria Rafika Sari in 2006 and has three daughters.[18]

References

  1. ^ "HASIL SELEKSI ADMINISTRASI SELEKSI TERBUKA JABATAN PIMPINAN TINGGI MADYA PERIODE I DAN PRATAMA PERIODE II KEMENTERIAN LUAR NEGERI TAHUN ANGGARAN 2017" (PDF). Kementerian Luar Negeri. 22 June 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 June 2022. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Indonesian Presidency in G20". Institute for Security and Development Policy. 6 December 2022. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
  3. ^ Consular List. Australian Government Pub. Service. 2003. p. 96. ISBN 978-0-9750627-7-7.
  4. ^ "Raids threaten bomb investigation, warns diplomat". The Age. 1 November 2002. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
  5. ^ "STAFF OF THE MISSION". Permanent Mission of the Republic of Indonesia to the United Nations, WTO and Other International Organizations in Geneva. 15 April 2008. Archived from the original on 8 May 2008. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
  6. ^ Wibisono, Kunto, ed. (16 December 2009). "Dewan HAM Tinjau Upaya Pemajuan Dan Perlindungan HAM" [Human Rights Council Reviews Efforts to Promote and Protect Human Rights]. ANTARA News. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
  7. ^ "Indonesia akhiri keanggotaan Dewan HAM PBB" [Indonesia Ends Membership in UN Human Rights Council]. ANTARA News. 23 June 2010. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
  8. ^ Kleden, Hermien Y. (8 November 2023). "Israel, Si Pemicu Debat Urgen" [Israel, the Trigger of Urgent Debate]. Tempo.co. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
  9. ^ Redaksi, Tim (2 June 2010). "RI Usulkan Pembentukan Misi Pencari Fakta Internasional" [Indonesia Proposes Formation of International Fact-Finding Mission]. Liputan6.com. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
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  11. ^ Yosephine, Liza (June 14, 2016). "3 Indonesian diplomats get top UN posts". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved November 9, 2025.
  12. ^ Santi, Natalia (1 November 2016). "Indonesia Pimpin Upaya Penghapusan Senjata Nuklir Dunia" [Indonesia Leads Global Nuclear Disarmament Effort]. Tempo. Retrieved November 9, 2025.
  13. ^ Suwandy (11 August 2017). "Pelantikan Pejabat Kemenlu" [Inauguration of Foreign Ministry Officials]. ANTARA News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  14. ^ Tim, Beritasatu (13 May 2020). "22 dari 31 Calon Dubes RI Diplomat Karier" [22 of 31 Indonesian Ambassador Candidates Are Career Diplomats]. Beritasatu (in Indonesian). Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  15. ^ Simanjuntak, Rico Afrido (16 June 2020). "Digelar Tertutup, Ini Jadwal Fit and Proper Test 31 Calon Dubes" [Held Behind Closed Doors, Here's the Fit and Proper Test Schedule for 31 Ambassador Candidates]. Sindonews (in Indonesian). Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  16. ^ detikcom, Tim (14 September 2020). "Jokowi Lantik 20 Dubes RI, Termasuk Waketum PBB dan Eks Direktur Metro TV" [Jokowi Inaugurates 20 Ambassadors, Including PBB Vice Chairman and Former Metro TV Director]. Detik (in Indonesian). Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  17. ^ a b Aulia, Luki (20 November 2020). "Indonesia Mempererat Hubungan Dagang dengan Swedia". Kompas. Retrieved 9 November 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  18. ^ a b Mahayana, Mellani Eka (8 November 2020). "WNI di Swedia dan Latvia Kenalan dengan Dubes Baru Kamapradipta Isnomo" [Indonesians in Sweden and Latvia Meet New Ambassador Kamapradipta Isnomo]. Rakyat Merdeka. Retrieved November 9, 2025.
  19. ^ Nuraulia, Dessy (August 31, 2021). "RI Perkuat Kerja Sama Empat Bidang dengan Swedia" [Indonesia Strengthens Cooperation in Four Areas with Sweden]. Pos Jateng. Retrieved November 9, 2025.
  20. ^ "Valsts prezidents akreditē ārvalstu vēstniekus Latvijā 2021" [President Accredits Foreign Ambassadors to Latvia 2021]. lvportals.lv. Retrieved November 9, 2025.
  21. ^ Difa, Yashinta (27 February 2025). "Akhiri Tugas di Swedia, Dubes Kama Pamit kepada Raja Carl XVI Gustaf" [Ends Tenure in Sweden, Ambassador Kama Bids Farewell to King Carl XVI Gustaf]. Antara News. Retrieved November 9, 2025.
  22. ^ "Serah Terima Jabatan Duta Besar RI Stockholm kepada Kuasa Usaha Ad Interim". Kementerian Luar Negeri. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
  23. ^ Fauzi, Muhammad (14 September 2025). "Menlu Sugiono Lantik Pejabat Eselon I Kemlu RI, Ini Nama-namanya" [Foreign Minister Sugiono Inaugurates Top-Level Foreign Ministry Officials—Here Are Their Names]. Liputan6 (in Indonesian). Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  24. ^ "Indonesia–Prancis Perkuat Komitmen Kerja Sama Maritim di Bali" [Indonesia and France Strengthen Maritime Cooperation in Bali]. CoreNews.id. October 31, 2025. Retrieved November 9, 2025.
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