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South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) Energy Trade Framework
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The South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) Energy Trade Framework is a multilateral pact among Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka to enable cross‑border electricity trade and regional grid integration. It seeks to boost energy security and lower costs; under it India and Nepal signed a 500 MW hydro‑power purchase deal, allowing Nepal to export electricity to India.