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India re-elected to key bodies of Universal

Postal Union for 2025-28

By PUBLIC TV ENGLISH
Last Updated: September 19, 2025 12:29 Pm

NEW DELHI: 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.

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

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