India is strengthening regional ties by supplying energy support to Sri Lanka and Bangladesh amid fuel shortages triggered by West Asia tensions and global supply disruptions.

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• India providing energy assistance including diesel and electricity to neighbouring countries facing shortages due to geopolitical tensions and disrupted global fuel supply
• Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have approached India for fuel supplies as energy crisis intensifies across South Asia due to Middle East instability
• Move aligns with India’s “Neighbourhood First” policy, focusing on regional cooperation and strengthening strategic influence in South Asia
• Bangladesh already relies significantly on electricity imports from India, highlighting deepening cross-border energy interdependence
• Energy support seen as critical to stabilise economies of neighbouring countries facing rising fuel costs and supply shortages
• Initiative enhances India’s geopolitical role as a reliable energy partner in region amid global uncertainty and competition
• Regional cooperation on energy expected to expand further through grid connectivity, fuel supply agreements and infrastructure partnerships