New Delhi, June 9 -- India and Israel share strong ties built on common democratic values and a united stand against terrorism, External Affairs Minister of State (MoS) Kirti Vardhan Singh said.

While addressing Israel's 78th Independence Day event here on Tuesday, he highlighted growing cooperation between the two countries in areas such as security, technology and innovation.

"I extend warm greetings to the Government and people of Israel on behalf of the people and the Government of India. Since its establishment in 1948, the world has witnessed the extraordinary resilience, determination and innovation that Israel has demonstrated, while contributing significantly to the development of mankind," Singh said.

"Its achievements in tec...