The Indian government has approved the establishment of a regional office of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in New Delhi. The UPU is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for coordinating postal policies and managing the worldwide postal system among member nations. With this initiative, India intends to expand its diplomatic footprint while enhancing its presence at global postal forums. The new office will focus on developing cooperation and technical assistance activities in the Asia-Pacific region, and India will provide a field project expert, staff, and office set-up for the UPU’s activities. The proposal aims to enable India to play an active role in the postal sector by emphasizing South-South and Triangular cooperation.
The Universal Postal Union (UPU) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for coordinating postal policies and managing postal service operations worldwide.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the Union Cabinet to approve establishing a regional office of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in New Delhi. This latest move will help strengthen India’s relations with other countries, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, and expand its diplomatic standing.
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Universal Postal Union (UPU)
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Narendra Modi, Indian Prime Minister