High Commission of India
Colombo

PRESS RELEASE

Virtual meeting on India-Sri Lanka Power Grid interconnection

A virtual meeting was held on 30 October 2025 on discussing implementation related modalities of the India-Sri Lanka power grid interconnection. The Indian delegation was led by Shri Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Power, Government of India and the Sri Lankan delegation was led by Prof. K.T.M. Udayanga Hemapala, Secretary, Ministry of Energy, Government of Sri Lanka. 

2. Both sides discussed aspects pertaining to the implementation related modalities of the power grid project. It may be recalled that on 16 June 2025, both sides had confirmed the technical parameters of the India-Sri Lanka power grid interconnection, during a meeting in Delhi. 
   
   
3. The transmission line will enable Sri Lanka to import electricity during shortages and export renewable energy, earning foreign exchange. It will also open up new opportunities for diversifying exports & energy sources, improving grid stability and integrating into the regional power market. Both sides will engage in further discussions for the implementation of this project.

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Colombo
31 October 2025

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