India, Sri Lanka to Strengthen Energy Development Cooperation
India and Sri Lanka are strengthening energy ties, focusing on projects like the Sampur solar expansion, LNG supply, a multi-product pipeline, offshore wind in Palk Straits, and a high-capacity power grid interconnection.
December 17, 2024. By Mrinmoy Dey
PM Narendra Modi and President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Disanayaka discussed these areas at their meeting in New Delhi on December 16, 2024, during the latter’s Visit to India.
The two leaders reaffirmed that the India-Sri Lanka bilateral partnership is underpinned by deep-rooted cultural and civilizational ties, geographical proximity and the people-to-people relation.
Emphasising the need for reliable, affordable and timely energy resources for ensuring energy security and meeting basic needs of the people, both leaders underscored the importance of strengthening cooperation in the energy sector and facilitation towards timely implementation of ongoing energy cooperation projects between India and Sri Lanka.
Both the leaders agreed to take steps towards the implementation of the solar power project in Sampur and further augment its capacity as per the requirements of Sri Lanka. Further, they also agreed to continue consideration of the several proposals which are in different stages of discussion including supply of LNG from India to Sri Lanka and cooperation amongst India, Sri Lanka and UAE to implement a multi-product pipeline from India to Sri Lanka for supply of affordable and reliable energy.
They also discussed about the establishment of a high-capacity power grid interconnection between India and Sri Lanka. The two leaders also discussed joint development of offshore wind power potential in Palk Straits, while prioritising environmental protection including fauna and flora.
Both leaders acknowledged that bilateral ties had deepened over the years and contributed significantly to the socio-economic development of Sri Lanka. Underscoring the potential for further cooperation, both leaders affirmed their commitment to progress the relationship between India and Sri Lanka to a mutually beneficial comprehensive partnership for the well-being of the people of the two countries.
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