Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS), has begun technical discussions to secure the release of two Pertamina tankers from the Strait of Hormuz, following a positive response from Iran to Indonesia’s diplomatic efforts.“PIS and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are currently discussing technical arrangements to ensure the safe passage of the two vessels, Pertamina Pride and Gamsunoro, through the Strait of Hormuz,” Acting Corporate Secretary of Pertamina International Shipping Vega Pita said on Saturday.She explained that Pertamina Pride operates to support national energy needs, while Gamsunoro is used for third-party energy distribution services.Both vessels remain in the Arabian Gulf, also known as the Persian Gulf, with Pertamina prioritizing the safety of the crew as well as the protection of the ships and their cargo.Pita also expressed appreciation to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for its full support in handling the situation.Following disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz due to the US-Israel-Iran conflict, PIS has maintained close coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which continues diplomatic engagement with relevant parties.The ministry also confirmed that the Iranian government has signaled a positive response to Indonesia’s request to allow the safe passage of the two Pertamina tankers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.The ministry’s spokesperson, Vahd Nabyl A. Mulachela, said his office, along with the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran, has been intensively coordinating with relevant parties in Iran to ensure the safety of the vessels.“As developments progress, we have received a positive response from the Iranian side,” he said on Friday, March 27.Following Tehran’s response, Nabyl added that relevant parties have taken follow-up steps on technical and operational aspects, although no specific timeline has yet been provided for the vessels’ safe passage.