⚡️ India-SL Cross-Border Power Grid Talks Advance, Focus on Implementation

• India and Sri Lanka held a virtual meeting to discuss implementation modalities and next steps for the landmark cross-border power grid interconnection project. • The discussions, led by senior officials from both nations' Power/Energy Ministries, focused on the operational framework and technical coordination needed to advance the key regional energy initiative. • This progresses from the previous June 16, 2025 meeting where technical parameters for the transmission link were finalised. • Key Benefits for Sri Lanka: Once completed, the line will allow SL to import electricity during shortages and export surplus renewable power to India, providing a source of foreign exchange earnings. • The project is also expected to strengthen grid stability, diversify energy sources, and integrate the island nation into the broader South Asian regional power market. • Both sides have committed to continue technical and policy-level discussions in the coming months to finalise the implementation roadmap.