Colombo, May 10 -- Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday congratulated TVK's C Joseph Vijay after the latter was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, highlighting the deep historical and cultural links between Sri Lanka and the southern Indian state.

In a post on X, Dissanayake said, "Congratulations to Hon. C. Joseph Vijay on being sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu."

Emphasising the longstanding relationship between the two sides, the Sri Lankan President noted that, "Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu are connected through history, culture, enterprise, and enduring people-to-people ties across generations."

He also pointed to the growing economic potential arising from closer regional cooperation, stating, "Ou...