India and Saudi Arabia have reviewed progress on the proposed electrical interconnection initiative and explored opportunities to strengthen cooperation in the power sector, including high-voltage transmission, renewable energy integration and grid infrastructure.
Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Power, held a virtual bilateral meeting with H.E. Eng. Nasser Al-Qahtani, Assistant Minister of Energy for Electricity Affairs, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on October 19, 2026, to discuss the initiative and identify areas for further collaboration.
The discussions focused on the progress of the proposed electrical interconnection between the two countries, which is expected to deepen bilateral energy cooperation. Both sides exchanged views on the next steps and highlighted the importance of continued engagement to advance the initiative.
The meeting also explored broader cooperation in the power sector, with an emphasis on technical collaboration, knowledge sharing and the exchange of best practices.
Saudi Arabia expressed interest in strengthening cooperation in several key areas, including Extra High Voltage (EHV) transmission systems and technical and operational challenges associated with the increasing integration of renewable energy into the electricity grid.
The discussions also covered strategies to accommodate rising electricity demand from emerging data centres and the need to update grid codes to address changing power system requirements.
Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to continued dialogue to strengthen their partnership in the power sector and advance cooperation on the proposed electrical interconnection and other areas of mutual interest.
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