Jerusalem: Israel’s recently appointed President Shimon Peres has complimented freshly elected Indian President Pratibha Patil on her victory.

Peres also stated his country’s desire to fortify bilateral ties with New Delhi.

Peres phoned Ms. Patil last afternoon to congratulate her on becoming the first woman Indian President.

The Nobel Laureate narrated Patil that Israel really appraises its association with New Delhi and considers the toning up of those ties to be of paramount importance.