Suprapto Martosetomo

Suprapto Martosetomo
Ambassador of Indonesia to South Africa
In office
14 February 2014 – 2017
PresidentSusilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Joko Widodo
Preceded bySjahril Sabaruddin
Succeeded bySalman Al Farisi
Ambassador of Indonesia to the Holy See
In office
5 September 2007 – 2011
PresidentSusilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Preceded byBambang Prayitno
Succeeded byBudiarman Bahar
Personal details
Born (1954-04-24) 24 April 1954
Genteng, Banyuwangi Regency, Indonesia
SpouseYogyaswara Kustantina Suprapto
Children2
Alma materGadjah Mada University (Drs.)

Suprapto Martosetomo (born 24 April 1954) is an Indonesian diplomat who served as ambassador to the Vatican from 2007 to 2011 and ambassador to South Africa, concurrently accredited to Lesotho, Swaziland, and Botswana, from 2013 to 2017. Prior to his ambassadorial tenures, he served in various postings abroad, including as advisor to the foreign minister for institutional affairs.

Early life and education

He was born in Genteng, Banyuwangi on 24 April 1954, as the sixth of seven children of a trader couple. He was born and raised in a Muslim family, but his extended family includes Christian relatives, including an aunt from his father's side who became a nun.[1] Upon completing his primary education at the 1st Yogyakarta State High School, he studied international relations at Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta, graduating with a bachelor's degree in 1981.[2]

Diplomatic career

Suprapto began his diplomatic service in the foreign department on 25 March 1982. After completing his basic diplomatic education in 1984, he served as the chief of government and NGO relations section within the information department of Indonesia's ASEAN national secretariat from 1985 to 1986. He then received his first overseas assignment at the economic section of the embassy in Manila, Philippines, with the diplomatic rank of third secretary from 1986 to 1990.[2] During the 1989 Philippine coup attempt against Philippine President Corazon Aquino, his house became a temporary refuge for Indonesian students, who had their residence in Metro Manila occupied by soldiers.[1]

Upon returning to Indonesia, he served as the chief of Non-Aligned Movement economic section within the directorate general of foreign economic relations from 1990 to 1992. His diplomatic service continued with a posting at the consular section of the consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, with the rank of second secretary. After the consulate was upgraded to a consulate general in 1993, by the next year he was promoted to the rank of first secretary and became the chief of economic affairs, serving until 1996.[2]

After four years in Pakistan, Suprapto became the deputy director (chief of subdirectorate) for European affairs in the directorate of trade relations from 1996 to 1999. His next foreign assignment was as the head of the economic section at the embassy in London, United Kingdom, from 1999 to 2004. On 7 January 2004, Suprapto was installed as the chief of the agency for policy assessment and development for international organizations.[3] After a year's stint, on 12 February 2005 he became the secretary of the foreign department's agency for policy assessment and development.[2]

On 5 September 2007, Suprapto was sworn in as ambassador to the Holy See.[4] He presented his credentials to Pope Benedict XVI on 12 November 2007.[5][6] As ambassador, Suprapto prioritized inter-religious dialogue, citing the importance of bridging the gap between the West and Islam, and actively participated in international forums such as the World Peace Forum and the International Meeting of Prayer for Peace.[1] After serving in Vatican, he briefly became the acting director general of ASEAN Cooperation[7] before being sworn is as the foreign minister's advisor (expert staff) for institutional relations on 12 April 2012.[8] During his tenure, he led an investigation team on the shooting of three Indonesian immigrant workers by the Malaysian police under the pretext of a possible robbery.[9] He was also responsible for supervising 2014 Indonesian general election overseas.[10]

In September 2013, Suprapto was nominated by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono as ambassador to South Africa, with concurrent accreditation to Lesotho, Swaziland, and Botswana.[11] After undergoing an assessment by the House of Representative's first commission on 18 September 2013,[12] Suprapto was sworn in on 14 February 2014.[13] He presented his credentials to the President of South Africa Jacob Zuma on 14 May 2014[14] and President of Botswana Ian Khama on 18 February 2015.[15] As ambassador, he actively encouraged Indonesian businesses to explore investment and market opportunities in South Africa, citing its advanced infrastructure and strategic position as a gateway to neighboring countries.[16]

Personal life

Suprapto Martosetomo is married to Yogyaswara Kustantina Suprapto and has two children.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Suprapto Martosetomo, Duta di Takhta Suci". Hidup Katolik. 9 November 2011. p. 1.
  2. ^ a b c d "Curriculum Vitae of the Secretary to the Agency for Policy Analysis and Development". Department of Foreign Affairs. 13 September 2006. Archived from the original on 20 July 2009. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
  3. ^ "New consuls general, directors installed". The Jakarta Post. 8 January 2004. p. 4. ProQuest 288326522. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
  4. ^ "Yudhoyono swears in seven new ambassadors". The Jakarta Post. 6 September 2007. Archived from the original on 18 August 2009. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
  5. ^ "LE LETTERE CREDENZIALI DELL'AMBASCIATORE DI INDONESIA PRESSO LA SANTA SEDE". Bolettino. 12 November 2007. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
  6. ^ "Neue Botschafter von Korea, Ecuador und Indonesien beim Hl. Stuhl" [New Ambassadors of Korea, Ecuador, and Indonesia to the Holy See]. 30Giorni in Kirche und Welt (in German). No. 10. October 2007. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
  7. ^ "Indonesia Tetap Kawal Bali Concorde III". Brawijaya University. 29 February 2012. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
  8. ^ "Menlu Lantik 23 Pejabat Eselon I dan II" [Foreign Minister Inaugurates 23 Senior Officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs]. Permanent Mission of the Republic of Indonesia to the United Nations, WTO and Other International Organizations in Geneva. 13 April 2012. Archived from the original on 20 April 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  9. ^ "Pemerintah Malaysia Minta Maaf" [Malaysian Government Apologizes]. Kompas (in Indonesian). 28 April 2012. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
  10. ^ Mahatma, Yudhi (11 September 2013). "PEMBAHASAN DAFTAR PEMILIH TETAP" [Discussion of the Permanent Voters List]. ANTARA Foto (Photo).
  11. ^ Harahap, Riza (3 September 2013). "DPR terima nama-nama calon duta besar" [DPR receives names of ambassador candidates]. ANTARA News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  12. ^ "Dino Patti Djalal Ikut Konvensi PD, Pengganti Dubes RI di AS Diuji DPR" [Dino Patti Djalal Joins PD Convention, Replacement for Indonesian Ambassador to the US is Tested by DPR (Parliament)]. detikNews (in Indonesian). 18 September 2013. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
  13. ^ "Delapan Dubes RI yang Baru Juga Dilantik SBY" [Eight New Indonesian Ambassadors Also Inaugurated by SBY]. detikNews (in Indonesian). 14 February 2014. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  14. ^ "Remarks by His Excellency President Jacob Zuma, on the occasion of the presentation of credentials by Heads of Mission accredited to South Africa, at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House". The Diplomatic Society. 14 May 2014. Archived from the original on 17 August 2019. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
  15. ^ Gaofise, Lorato (22 February 2015). "Diplomatic relations prop development". DailyNews. BOPA.
  16. ^ Sari, Heppy Ratna (24 March 2015). "Dubes: jangan takut masuk Afrika Selatan" [Ambassador: Don't be afraid to enter South Africa]. ANTARA News.
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