Reinforcing regional and cross-border transmission interconnections through high-voltage technologies and meshed networks expands balancing areas, reduces congestion and enhances resilience against extreme weather and physical threats. We asked 6 experts how to modernize energy infrastructure to balance demand and security, while also building resilience amid the energy transition. 25-gigawatt (GW) interconnection long of approximately 550 kilometers (km) it is expected. Departing from Brazil's experience in incorporating investment-ready strategies into its long-term energy planning which led to reduced investment risks and more private capital in renewables, the Global Coalition for Energy Planning (GCEP) was established in 2025. Aiming to resolve the investment. Based on a survey of industry stakeholders in 2024 by the International Energy Agency (IEA), it provides insights into how increasing infrastructure needs are affecting prices of components, lead times and related market dynamics. Building on the analysis Electricity Grids and Secure Energy. At a launch conference in Beijing, the Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization (GEIDCO) unveiled seven standards, including guidelines for planning new types of power systems, methods for assessing onshore wind energy resources and guidelines for cross-border grid. An expert from the Multilateral Cooperation Center for Development Finance (MCDF) shared insights on promoting high-quality cross-border energy connectivity infrastructure investment during a panel at the 2025 Global Energy Interconnection Conference held on 9 September in Beijing.