JAKARTA -40.
"PIS together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is discussing the technicalities so that the two ships, namely Pertamina Pride and Gamsunoro, can cross the Strait of Hormuz safely," said Deputy Corporate Secretary of Pertamina International Shipping Vega Pita, quoted by ANTARA, Saturday, March 28.
Pertamina Pride is operated to meet national energy needs, while Gamsunoro serves energy distribution for third parties.
Vega said that for the time being, the two ships are still in the Arabian Gulf/Persian Gulf. As for what is a priority for Pertamina is the safety of all the ship's crew, as well as the safety of the ship and its cargo.
"We ask for prayers and support from all Indonesian people so that this process can be resolved well," said Vega.
He also expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia for its full support in handling the situation.
Since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the war between the United States (US)-Israel and Iran, PIS has carried out intensive coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In addition, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is also actively communicating diplomatically with the relevant authorities.
"Until now, the diplomatic efforts are still ongoing," said Vega.
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu) has confirmed that the Iranian government has responded positively to the Indonesian government's request that two Pertamina tankers still held in the Strait of Hormuz can pass safely.
According to the spokesperson for the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Vahd Nabyl A. Mulachela, his party, together with the Indonesian Embassy (KBRI) in Tehran, has since the beginning been carrying out intensive coordination with all parties concerned in Iran for the safety of the tanker.
"In the development, there has been a positive response from the Iranian side," Nabyl said in response to ANTARA's question regarding the development of the Pertamina tanker negotiation in Jakarta, Friday (27/3).
Following the positive response delivered by Tehran, follow-up steps have been carried out by the parties concerned on technical and operational aspects, said Nabyl, although he did not give a specific time when the tanker could leave the Strait of Hormuz.
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