India and Sri Lanka held talks to push forward the modalities related to the implementation of the proposed bilateral power grid connectivity, the Indian High Commission said here Friday.

A virtual meeting was held between the senior power sector officials of the two countries on Thursday, the High Commission said in a statement.

The two neighbours had confirmed the technical parameters of the India-Sri Lanka power grid interconnection during a meeting in Delhi on June 16, 2025.

“Both sides discussed aspects pertaining to the implementation-related modalities of the power grid project,” a release said.

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 dive

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