New Delhi: India on August 14 said it was not surprised at comments made by Pakistan Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali in a speech to mark his country's Independence Day during which he referred to the oft-repeated statement that Kashmiri people should be granted their right of self- determination.

"We are not surprised at what has been said. We would have been surprised if nothing was said," External Affairs Ministry spokesman told reporters.

He was asked about Jamali's speech at a flag-hoisting ceremony in Islamabad. Declaring that Pakistan was all for friendly and cordial ties with India, Jamali, however, said the objective can't be realised till Kashmiris are granted their right of self-determination.

PTI