India-Uzbekistan has upgraded their bilateral relationship by entering into strategic partnership. A joint statement issued after the meeting between Prime Minister Dr.Manmohan Singh IN New Delhi, said the two countries signed 34 pacts, including those in the field of IT, pharmaceuticals and hydrocarbons. The two leaders also condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, and decided to continue holding consultations on it, under the aegis of the Indo-Uzbek Joint Working Group on combating international terrorism. AIR correspondent reports, the leaders held a detailed discussion on the persistent unstable situation in Afghanistan, and underlined the importance of early establishment of peace and stability in the country.