The Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Southern India, Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, participated in the Northern Investment Summit 2026 held in Jaffna, Sri Lanka from 21st -22nd January 2026. The two-day summit was a major official initiative aimed at promoting regional economic growth and investment opportunities in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province. The Summit brought together representatives from the National and Provincial Governments, public and private sector organizations, members of the Sri Lankan diaspora, international agencies, and prospective investors, with a shared focus on fostering sustainable development in the Northern Province Several Cabinet Ministers also participated in the event, including Hon. Sunil Handunneththi, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Hon. Minister, Prof. Chrishantha Abeysena, Minister of Science and Technology, Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Minister of Justice and National Integration, along with other Ministers and senior officials. During the event, the Deputy High Commissioner, in his interaction with the media, highlighted the importance of innovation and youth-focused initiatives, stating his keen interest in facilitating the introduction of the Space Kidz Program in Sri Lanka and reaffirming the Mission’s readiness to extend all necessary support. The Deputy High Commissioner led a delegation from Southern India, which included Dr. Srimathy Kesan, Founder and CEO of Space Kidz India, Mr. Anand N. Hosamani, Senior Accountant and Technology Strategist at Microsoft, Mr. Ganesh Gopalakrishnan, CEO of GeakMinds, Inc Aldie Virginia USA – a visionary AI leader, and Mr. Cecil Sundar, Director of Microsoft AI, who participated virtually, along with several other distinguished participants. In this connection, several investors participating in the Summit expressed strong interest and took initiatives to commence investments immediately, reflecting growing confidence in the development potential and investment climate of Sri Lanka’s Northern Province.
