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India re-elected to key bodies of Universal Postal Union for

2025-28

ANI
19 Sep 2025, 10:30 GMT+

New Delhi [India], September 19 (ANI): India has been re-elected to the Asia Pacific Group of Postal
Operations Council and the Council of Administration of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) for the 2025-28 term
at the 28th UPU Congress in Dubai, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday.

'Another feather in India's cap! India got re-elected in the Asia Pacific Group of Postal Operations Council and
Council of Administration of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) for 2025-28 in the elections held at the 28th UPU
Congress in Dubai. We thank members for their support and confidence in India. India remains committed to
providing innovative postal solutions for its people and sharing them with the Global South,' Jaiswal posted on
X.

https://x.com/MEAIndia/status/1968812209246511353
The development follows the Ministry of Communications' earlier announcement that Minister of
Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, would lead the Indian
delegation to the 28th Universal Postal Congress in Dubai. His participation focused on advancing India's
agenda on innovation, financial inclusion, and global collaboration in the postal sector--an effort now reinforced
by the country's successful re-election to the UPU's governing bodies.

A key highlight of India's participation was the anticipated launch of the groundbreaking UPI-UPU Integration
project.

The UPI-UPU Integration project represented a transformative initiative to revolutionise cross-border
remittances to India. This collaboration, spearheaded by the Department of Posts (DoP), NPCI International
Payments Limited (NIPL), and the UPU, aimed to seamlessly integrate India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
with the UPU Interconnection Platform (IP), a statement said.

This integration promised to create a secure, efficient, and affordable channel for the Indian diaspora to send
money home, benefiting millions of families and driving economic growth.

Jyotiraditya Scindia delivered a keynote address during the Congress, outlining India's vision for a modern,
trusted, and inclusive postal ecosystem.

The address highlighted India's commitment to leveraging technology to enhance postal services and promote
financial inclusion globally.

The official launch of the UPI-UPU Integration project was anticipated to be a key event during the Congress,
showcasing the power of collaboration and innovation in transforming cross-border payments.

The Indian delegation actively engaged with representatives from 192 member countries to share India's
expertise, explore potential partnerships, and promote the adoption of innovative solutions within the postal
sector.

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