New Delhi, May 1 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday extended his greetings to his Israeli counterpart Gidon Saar on the 77th anniversary of their Independence.

Jaishankar said he valued India-Israel friendship and trust, while sharing an old picture of theirs.

In a post on X, he said, "Greetings to FM Gidon Saar, the Government and people of Israel on the 77th anniversary of their Independence. Value our strategic partnership and deep trust."

Earlier in the day, President Droupadi Murmu extended her greetings to Israeli President Isaac Herzog on the occasion of the 77th anniversary of Israel's independence on behalf of the people of India.

"On the occasion of the 77th anniversary of Israel's independence, I join the...