New Delhi, October 3 (IANS): Marking the 25th anniversary of the Declaration of Strategic Partnership between Russia and India on Friday, Denis Alipov, Russian Ambassador to India, stated that the two countries have made significant strides in advancing their cooperation over the past 25 years, aligned with the changing global landscape. “On October 3, 2000, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee signed the declaration on strategic partnership, which opened a new chapter in bilateral relations. Later this year, we look forward to the upcoming bilateral summit in New Delhi, which will coincide with the 15th anniversary of elevating our strategic partnership to the level of a ‘special and privileged’ relationship,” Alipov stated. Recalling the remarkable achievements made by India and Russia, the Russian Ambassador stated that the bilateral cooperation has flourished in key sectors, including nuclear power, energy security, defence, space exploration, science and technology, education, and people-to-people exchanges. He added that new areas of collaboration are emerging to meet the evolving needs and aspirations of the two countries.