Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian government has continued to strengthen coordination to support the safe passage of its vessels in the Persian Gulf area to safely transit the Strait of Hormuz.Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry spokesperson Dwi Anggia said the ministry has been coordinating with the Foreign Affairs Ministry and related stakeholders to ensure the process runs smoothly while maintaining national energy supply resilience.“In this process, it is not only about cargo, but the safety of crew members is the government’s top priority,” Anggia said in a statement here on Sunday.Previously, Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vahd Nabyl A. Mulachela said the ministry, along with the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran, has been coordinating closely with relevant parties in Iran to ensure the safety of Indonesian ships and crews.“There has been a positive response from the Iranian side. It is currently being followed up by related parties on technical and operational aspects,” Mulachela said.Meanwhile, state oil and gas company Pertamina expressed appreciation for the government’s full support in handling the situation.At present, its subholding PT Pertamina International Shipping is preparing technical and administrative aspects to ensure its vessels, Pertamina Pride and Gamsunoro, can safely pass through the strait.“Our priority is the safety of all crew members, as well as the security of the vessels and their cargo. We ask for prayers and support from all Indonesians so that this process can proceed smoothly,” Pertamina's Vice President of Corporate Communication, Muhammad Baron, said.Furthermore, to maintain domestic fuel supply resilience, Anggia said the government is also diversifying energy sources by opening options for crude oil and fuel supplies from regions outside the Middle East.