New Delhi, Nov 6 (PTI) The next round of negotiations between India and the South American nation Peru is proposed to be held in January next year in the national capital, the Commerce Ministry said on Thursday.

The ninth round of negotiations with Peru concluded on November 5 in Lima.

Peru is a major producer of critical minerals, which are key inputs for electronics, auto and solar sectors.

"The discussions witnessed substantive progress across key chapters of the proposed agreement, including trade in goods and services, rules of origin, technical barriers to trade, customs procedures, dispute settlement, and critical minerals," the ministry said in a statement.

The Indian delegation is being led by Vimal Anand, Joint Secretary in the Department of Commerce and Chief Negotiator for

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