Jakarta, March 28 -- 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 vess...