Sri Lanka and India Progress on Energy and Renewable Projects

COLOMBO (News 1st) - At a special media briefing on Friday (20), Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism Vijitha Herath updated the public on energy projects discussed during President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's visit to India.

Sri Lanka and India have reached an agreement on a solar energy project in Sampur, which is now in the implementation phase. The Ceylon Electricity Board and an Indian company have signed the necessary agreements.

The Minister also mentioned that both countries are exploring options for LNG procurement and other renewable energy projects.

Under the BIMSTEC framework, discussions are underway to explore the export of surplus energy from Sri Lanka to India