# India, Sri Lanka review power link projects in New Delhi 2026-08-08T06:15:08+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet India and Sri Lanka reviewed the proposed HVDC power interconnection and the Sampur Solar Power Project at a meeting in New Delhi on Friday. Indian Power Minister Manohar Lal led the talks, while Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister Anura Karunathilake headed the visiting delegation. The two sides discussed cross-border electricity trade, renewable energy, and transmission infrastructure. India shared its PPP model for transmission development. The review follows Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s visit to Colombo and builds on bilateral agreements from President Dissanayaka’s December 2024 visit and PM Modi’s April 2025 visit. ## Coverage - thehindubusinessline.com Tags: energy security, HVDC interconnection, India-Sri Lanka ties, Neighbourhood First, power grid, Sampur solar project Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/india-sri-lanka-review-power-link-projects-in-new-delhi/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/india-sri-lanka-review-power-link-projects-in-new-delhi/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.