Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani today asked India to return to the composite dialogue that was stalled after the Mumbai attacks nearly a year ago, saying it is a "win-win process" that could ensure peace in the region.

"We view the composite dialogue as a win-win process that advances the cause of peace in this region. It is our sincere hope that India will once again view this process as having immense potential for the mutual benefit of both the countries," he said.

Speaking at a rare joint session of both houses of parliament after an address by visiting Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Gilani said, "We are committed to a serious, sustained and constructive across-the-board engagement with India for the settlement of all disputes, including Jammu and Kashmir."

India put the four-year-old composite dialogue on hold in the wake of the Mumbai attacks, during which 10 terrorists belonging to the Pakistan-based Lashker-e-Taiba killed nearly 180 people.

New Delhi has linked the resumption of dialogue to Islamabad taking action against elements linked to the assault, including LeT founder Hafiz Mohammad Saeed.

Pakistan has arrested seven suspects, including LeT operations commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, for alleged involvement in the attacks. However, it has ruled out action against Saeed, saying there is no evidence against him.

Islamabad has also said the peace process should be resumed without conditions.

Gilani also said Pakistan wanted a strategic restraint regime and stability in South Asia.

"In a nuclearised South Asia, Pakistan will maintain a credible minimum nuclear deterrence. Pakistan will continue to advocate strategic restraint in South Asia and the importance of maintaining regional strategic stability," he said.

"Pakistan will continue to cooperate with the international community to promote the goals of non-proliferation but will never compromise on its vital strategic interests or its sovereignty and integrity," Gilani told the gathering that included the three service chiefs, top military officials and diplomats.

Gilani said Islamabad has a "policy of peaceful co-existence with all its neighbours" and backed a regional approach for combating terrorism.

"Pakistan wants to live and let others live peacefully. We are a responsible nuclear state. We have an effective command and control system," he added.

Erdogan is one a three-day visit with a high-level delegation aimed at boosting strategic, defence and economic ties with Pakistan.