India and Sri Lanka reviewed progress on key bilateral energy projects and discussed deeper cooperation in the power sector, with emphasis on cross-border electricity trade, renewable energy and transmission infrastructure.

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• India and Sri Lanka reviewed their cooperation in the power and energy sector during a bilateral meeting in New Delhi.
• The discussions focused on cross-border electricity trade, renewable energy and transmission infrastructure.
• The proposed India–Sri Lanka High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) interconnection project was reviewed by both sides.
• Progress on the Sampur Solar Power Project was also discussed.
• Both countries explored opportunities to expand cooperation in renewable energy and transmission infrastructure.
• The two sides discussed capacity building to strengthen regional energy cooperation.
• India shared its experience in developing transmission infrastructure through the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) framework.
• The TBCB framework was discussed in the context of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
• Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the India–Sri Lanka energy partnership.
• The cooperation aims to promote regional energy security and sustainable development.
• Union Power Minister Manohar Lal reiterated India’s commitment to expanding long-standing energy cooperation with Sri Lanka.
• Sri Lankan Energy Minister Anura Karunathilake appreciated India’s continued support and expressed Sri Lanka’s commitment to deeper bilateral collaboration.