India and Peru opened diplomatic relations in 1963, and the resident mission in Lima followed in 1969

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India and Peru opened diplomatic relations in 1963, and the resident mission in Lima followed

Background

India and Peru established diplomatic relations in March 1963.
India opened its resident mission in Lima in September 1969, and the first resident ambassador took charge in November 1973.
Trade between India and Peru in the financial year 2025-26 was US$ 10.02bn.
Of that, India's exports were worth US$ 1.15bn and imports from Peru were US$ 8.87bn.
India sends Peru automobiles, motorcycles, three-wheelers, polyester and cotton yarns, pharmaceuticals, iron and steel products and plastic products.
India buys gold, copper, synthetic filaments, phosphates of calcium, fresh grapes and fish flour from Peru.
The Indian community in Peru numbers around 500, including persons of Indian origin.

Diplomatic relations established: March 1963 Indian mission in Lima opened: September 1969 Bilateral trade, FY 2025-26: US$ 10.02bn India's exports to Peru: US$ 1.15bn India's imports from Peru: US$ 8.87bn Indian community in Peru: around 500

Why it matters for exams: India's bilateral relations with individual countries, with the year relations began and the trade balance, are directly asked.

Kerala PSCUPSC

5 October 2026 Source: Embassy of India, Lima

In plain words

PIO Person of Indian Origin — A foreign citizen of Indian ancestry, counted along with Indian nationals in community figures abroad.