Pak for peaceful resolution of disputes with India: Gillani

8220;Let me take this opportunity to reiterate my government8217;s commitment to improve relations with India by resolving all outstanding disputes between the two countries in a just and peaceful manner,8221; Gilani said in the message issued on the eve of India8217;s independence day.

The statement came amidst a war of words between the two countries over the prevailing situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

India has protested against Pakistan8217;s comments on protests in the state, saying they amounted to a 8220;clear interference8221; in its internal affairs.

Pakistan had said on Wednesday that it had launched a process to get international bodies like the UN to take note

of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir and to urge India to stop what it described as 8220;excesses and gross human rights violations8221; in the northern state.