South Asian MPs as a Regional Parliamentary Forum, will advance South Asian regional energy cooperation by facilitating political will, institutions, and national policies. Our vision is to see a seamless integration of the regional energy market or platform in South Asia that will facilitate the most optimal and affordable use of our natural resources – delivering a sustainable and secure energy future, equally for all.

Facilitated flow of cooperation among South Asian countries is instrumental for collaborative & collective action to deal with common regional problem featured by climate impacts. Clean & renewable energy potential of hills and mountains, capitalized to catalyse the regional economic prosperity aspirations, is at the heart of Regional Energy cooperation. Together, we can secure the sustainability and strengthen our unity, developing our regional resilience towards climate vulnerabilities, protecting welfare of our people.

As a Sri Lankan Parliamentarian, I firmly believe that fostering South Asian Regional Energy Cooperation is paramount for our nation’s progress. In unity, we can harness the power of collective energy resources, paving the way for sustainable development, economic growth, and a brighter future for all South Asian countries, including Sri Lanka.

Regional Parliamentary Forum will be a platform that will facilitate dialogue and deliberation amongst diverse political stakeholders in South Asia. It will harness political influence to highlight the potential and benefits of regional cooperation, particularly clean energy transition and energy security.