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9/22/25, 1:56 PM India re-elected to key posts of Universal Postal Union

India’s re-election reflects the confidence of the international community in India Post’s leadership, reforms, and innovative digital
initiatives. India has been a member of the UPU since 1876 and has consistently contributed to strengthening the global postal
network, the statement said.
Over the past Congress cycle, India has championed digital transformation initiatives such as DigiPIN (digital addressing), UPI-
enabled cross-border remittances, and e-commerce facilitation through Dak Ghar Niryat Kendras; extended strong support for
capacity-building and South-South cooperation under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme by
providing specialised training to postal officials from Asia, Africa, and other regions; and contributed significantly to the financial
sustainability of the Union through its membership contributions and voluntary funding.

Building on these initiatives launched in the previous cycle, India will continue to deepen and expand these efforts during the Dubai
cycle, with renewed commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and global cooperation.
With this re-election, India will continue to play a proactive role in shaping the future of the global postal sector, driving innovation,
inclusivity, and development. India has also expressed its intent to take on a leadership role within the Council of Administration
during the forthcoming cycle, the statement added.

Commenting on the development, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia said: "Honoured to share that Bharat has been
elected to both the Postal Operations Council and the Council of Administration at the 28th Universal Postal Congress in Dubai.
This milestone reflects India’s growing global leadership under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi."
"At the heart of this is the steadfast guidance of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, whose relentless efforts and expertise were
instrumental in securing this achievement. Together, we continue to drive innovation, advance financial inclusion and champion
sustainability in the postal sector," Scindia said.

"With the world’s largest postal network serving 1.45 billion people, Bharat stands uniquely positioned to contribute to the UPU’s
mission of a modern, inclusive and resilient global postal system. My deep gratitude to all member nations for their trust," he
added.

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