India, Aug. 11 -- The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Monday condemned remarks made by Pakistan's chief of army staff Asim Munir during his visit to the United States, terming them "nuclear sabre-rattling" and a sign of the Pakistani military's dangerous mindset.

In a statement, the MEA said such comments raised doubts about Pakistan's nuclear command and control, "particularly in a state where the military is hand-in-glove with terrorist groups." The ministry called it "regrettable" that these threats were made on the soil of a friendly third country.

Reiterating India's position, the MEA said, "India will not give in to nuclear blackmail and will take all steps necessary to safeguard national security."

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