New Delhi, Dec. 15 -- South American nations on Monday sought Indian investment across a wide range of sectors, including minerals, clean energy, pharmaceuticals and agri-industry while highlighting their respective bilateral trade tie with New Delhi.

India, on its part, headlined the steady expansion of relations with South American countries.

Addressing the 'Indo-South America Trade & Investment Conclave 2025' here, KM Praphullachandra Sharma, Joint Secretary (South America), Ministry of External Affairs, emphasised the importance of political trust, strong trade frameworks, cooperation in critical minerals and technology, improved connectivity and the need to expand institutional mechanisms and industry partnerships to unlock the regio...