May 10, Colombo (LNW): President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has conveyed his congratulations to C. Joseph Vijay following his assumption of office as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, while reaffirming the long-standing relationship between Sri Lanka and the southern Indian state.

In a message shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the Sri Lankan President highlighted the centuries-old cultural and historical links that connect the peoples of Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu, noting that the relationship extends beyond geography and is rooted in trade, tradition and social ties built over generations.

President Dissanayake also underscored the growing opportunities for stronger economic cooperation between the two sides, particularly at a time when relations between Sri Lanka and India continue to deepen across multiple sectors including trade, investment, tourism and regional connectivity.

He expressed optimism that closer engagement under the broader India–Sri Lanka partnership would create new avenues for shared development and long-term prosperity for both nations and their peoples.

Congratulations to Hon. C. Joseph Vijay on being sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu are connected through history, culture, enterprise, and enduring people-to-people ties across generations. Our future holds immense economic promise and…

— Anura Kumara Dissanayake (@anuradisanayake) May 10, 2026