India & Sri Lanka Reaffirm Energy Partnership & Review Key Power Projects ⚡

• Energy & Power Sector Cooperation India and Sri Lanka held high-level ministerial discussions in New Delhi to review progress on strategic bilateral initiatives, aiming to enhance regional energy security and drive clean energy transition. • Key Projects Reviewed • Proposed India-Sri Lanka HVDC interconnection project • Sampur Solar Power Project • Focus Areas & Frameworks Both countries agreed to deepen cross-border electricity trade, renewable energy integration, and transmission infrastructure. India shared its framework for transmission development using Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. • Strategic Context Led by Indian Union Minister Manohar Lal and Sri Lankan Energy Minister Anura Karunathilake, the meeting builds on India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and Vision MAHASAGAR, supporting sustainable energy diversification for Sri Lanka.