Islamabad, March 29: Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani said Saturday that his government wants the Kashmir issue to be resolved in accordance with UN resolutions and wishes of the Kashmiri people.

The prime minister was announcing his government's priorities after the vote of confidence from the National Assembly or the lower house of parliament.

"I want to assure my sisters and brothers in Kashmir that their sacrifices will not be ignored and Pakistan will make every effort to resolve the issue in accordance with their wishes," Gillani said.

"I believe that confidence building measures is excellent step but it should be in the right direction.

"We want friendly and peaceful relations with all our neighbours and the international community and want to resolve all issues with all countries," he said without naming any country.