Peru (Capital: Lima)
The 9th Round of India–Peru Trade Agreement negotiations was successfully concluded in Peru.
Political Features:
- Location: Western South America
- Borders: North:- Ecuador, Colombia; East: Brazil; Southeast:- Bolivia; South: Chile
- Bordering water body (West): Pacific Ocean.
Geographical Features:
- Peru is divided into three longitudinal regions: Costa (Coastal Plain), Sierra (Andes Highlands) and Amazonia (Selva Region).
- Highest Peak: Mount Huascarán (6,768 m)
- Lake Titicaca: Shared with Bolivia; world’s highest navigable lake (12,500 ft).
Economy (as per Confederation of Indian Industry )
- Peru has emerged as India’s 3rd largest trading partner in the Latin American and Caribbean region
- India is a key importer of Peruvian gold and copper.
- Peru is also actively engaged in regional blocs, being an observer of SICA, an associate member of Mercosur, and a full member of the Pacific Alliance.