India, Sri Lanka Discuss Deepening Cooperation in Power Sector - 7th August 2026 - Ministry of Power - Gazette Notification PDF
Issued by Ministry of Power
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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Summary of India-Sri Lanka Bilateral Meeting on Power Sector Cooperation
Overview On August 7, 2026, high-level delegations from India and Sri Lanka met in New Delhi to review and deepen bilateral cooperation within the power sector. The meeting focused on enhancing regional energy security, supporting the clean energy transition, and advancing sustainable development through joint initiatives.
Key Participants
- Indian Delegation: Led by Shri Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs. The meeting was also attended by Shri Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Power, and other senior government officials.
- Sri Lankan Delegation: Led by Shri Anura Karunathilake, Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation and Minister of Energy. The delegation included H.E. Mahishini Colonne, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India.
Project Progress and Initiatives The ministers reviewed the status of several critical bilateral projects, including:
- India–Sri Lanka HVDC Interconnection: A proposed High-Voltage Direct Current link to facilitate cross-border electricity trade.
- Sampur Solar Power Project: Progress on this renewable energy initiative was evaluated as part of the regional transition to clean energy.
Areas of Cooperation The discussions identified several strategic areas for expanded partnership:
- Infrastructure & Trade: Strengthening transmission infrastructure and facilitating cross-border electricity trade.
- Renewable Energy: Enhancing collaboration on renewable energy projects to meet climate goals.
- Capacity Building: Sharing expertise to improve technical and administrative capabilities in the power sector.
- Development Models: The Indian side shared its experience with the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) framework, utilized as a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model for developing transmission systems.
Conclusion and Commitment Both nations reaffirmed their commitment to the long-standing India-Sri Lanka energy partnership. Shri Manohar Lal emphasized India's continued support for Sri Lanka’s energy needs, while Shri Anura Karunathilake expressed Sri Lanka's intent to further expand bilateral ties to ensure regional energy security.
Document Details
- Date: 07 AUG 2026
- Location: New Delhi, India
- Release ID: 2296105
- Source: PIB Delhi, Ministry of Power