India, Oct. 20 -- India and Saudi Arabia have held fresh discussions on a proposed power transmission link between the two countries, with both sides reviewing progress on the initiative and identifying areas for wider cooperation in the electricity sector, officials said on Monday.

"Pankaj Agarwal, secretary in the Union ministry of power, held a virtual meeting with Nasser Al-Qahtani, Saudi Arabia's assistant minister of energy for electricity affairs, to discuss the status of the proposed interconnection and the steps required to take it forward.

The two sides emphasised the importance of regular consultations to advance the initiative. They also explored opportunities for technical cooperation, sharing expertise and adopting best pr...