Pakistani Prime Minister, Raja Pervez Ashraf, Tuesday reiterated his country's resolve to find negotiated settlement to all disputes with arch-rival India in his Independence Day speech.

"We want cordial relations with India for the sack of peace and prosperity. We desire resolution of all disputes including Kashmir with India through dialogue and understanding," Prime Minister Ashraf said.

He was speaking at a national flag hoisting ceremony in Islamabad to mark Pakistan's 65th Independence Day.

Pakistan got independence from the British colonial rule in August 1947 as the result of struggle by the Muslims for a separate country in the sub-continent.

Pakistan and India fought three wars, two of which over Kashmir dispute, since their independence.

Both countries have made progress to improve relations in recent months and President Asif Ali Zardari last month invited Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, to visit Pakistan.

"We consider dialogue is the only way to settle disputes with India. We initiated trade relations with India so both countries could be benefited. This key progress has paved the way for durable friendship between the peoples of the two countries," Prime Minister Ashraf said.

He reiterated Pakistan's stand on Kashmir and said that his country wants solution to the problem in accordance with the UN resolutions and the aspiration of the people of Kashmir. "We will continue political, diplomatic and moral support to the people of Kashmir," he said.

"We hope that India will avoid delaying tactics in granting the right of self determination to Kashmiris under the UN resolutions, " the Prime Minister said.

Commenting on the foreign policy of the country, the prime minister said China is close and trustworthy friend and relationship with it is the important pillar of Pakistan's foreign policy.

On restoration of NATO supply line, the prime minister explained that the government did not want to make the NATO countries, that also include brother Islamic countries, uncertain and fears have been raised over the damage to the ongoing war against terrorism in Afghanistan.

"We, in the recent time, have opened Ground Lines of Communications (GLOC) for the NATO troops in accordance with the Parliament's recommendations," he added.

He said Pakistan's decision will not only promote national interest, but it will also prove helpful in increasing resistance against terrorism as well as it will be reflective of Pakistan's policy and practical steps for maintenance of peace in the region.

The prime minister said Pakistan has preferred signed agreements instead of verbal ones with the U.S. and recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the U.S. in accordance with recommendations of the Parliament.

The prime minister said Pakistan has made it clear to the United States that Pakistan will not compromise on its sovereignty and integrity and considers U.S. drone attacks as interference in its sovereignty.

On Afghanistan issue, the prime minister said, Afghanistan is a brother Islamic country and an important neighbor.

"We stand with our Afghan brothers shoulder to shoulder in every critical juncture and are playing the role of a flag bearer in the efforts to maintain peace in Afghanistan," he added.