Mumbai, Aug. 14 -- Consul General of Israel in Mumbai Yaniv Revach on Thursday extended Independence Day greetings to India and highlighted the strong people-to-people ties between the two nations, while emphasising cooperation in areas including culture, agriculture and water.

Revach told ANI he was honoured to attend the event and sit alongside the Maharashtra Chief Minister.

Highlighting the broader India-Israel relationship, the Israeli Consul General said the partnership extends beyond the two countries' prime ministers and is also rooted in ties between their people.

"I was really glad and honoured to be here today. I sat at the table next to the Chief Minister, and I was honoured to be invited by him. We wish India and the India...