The Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, participated in the World Tamil Diaspora Day 2026 celebrations, which highlighted Tamil identity, unity, and cultural heritage, held at the Chennai Trade Centre on 11th and 12th January 2025. The two-day event brought together representatives of the Tamil diaspora, cultural organizations, scholars, artists, and community leaders from different parts of the world. The programme featured cultural performances, panel discussions, exhibitions, and interactive sessions focusing on the history, language, traditions, and global contributions of the Tamil community. The dignitaries included Mr. M.K. Stalin, Hon. Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Mr. Udhayanidhi Stalin, Hon. Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, who inaugurated the event; . Mr. Duraimurugan, Hon. Minister for Water Resources, Tamil Nadu, Mr. S. M. Nasar, Hon. Minister for Minorities Welfare and Non-Resident Tamils Welfare, Mr. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, Hon. Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services of Tamil Nadu and Hon. Mr. Sundaralingam Pradeep, Deputy Minister for Plantation and Community Infrastructure, Sri Lanka. Dr. Geathiswaran interacted with participants and dignitaries, emphasizing the importance of strengthening cultural ties and people-to-people connections between Sri Lanka and the global Tamil diaspora.
