India has responded to US President Donald Trump's remarks regarding Pakistan's nuclear activities, describing them as "clandestine and illegal." The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) made this statement during a media briefing on Friday, following Trump's comments that Pakistan was involved in nuclear testing.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted that these activities align with Pakistan's long history of smuggling, export control violations, and secret partnerships, particularly referencing the AQ Khan network. He stated, "Clandestine and illegal nuclear activities are in keeping with Pakistan's history that is centred around decades of smuggling, export control violations, secret partnerships, AQ Khan network, and further proliferation. India has always drawn the attention of the international community to these aspects of Pakistan's record."

Trump's remarks came as he announced the US's decision to resume its own nuclear testing after more than thirty years, citing the actions of other nations, including Russia, China, North Korea, and Pakistan. He said, "We’re going to test because they test and others test. And certainly North Korea’s been testing. Pakistan’s been testing."

In contrast, a senior Pakistani security official denied Trump's claims, asserting that Pakistan would not be the first to resume nuclear tests, stating, "Pakistan was not the first to carry out nuclear tests and will not be the first to resume nuclear tests." This ongoing dialogue highlights the tensions surrounding nuclear capabilities in the region and the international community's concerns regarding nuclear proliferation.