Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal announced another diplomatic success for India, confirming the country’s re-election at the 28th Universal Postal Union (UPU) Congress in Dubai.

“Another feather in India’s cap!” Jaiswal announced on X (formerly Twitter). 

He added, “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.”

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Jaiswal went on to say that India would continue providing “innovative postal solutions” for Indians and “share them with the Global South.”

India at UPU

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia represented India at the event. India has been a member of the UPU since 1874. Scindia too shared the news on X and dedicated the win to PM Modi and EAM S Jaishankar. 

“This milestone reflects India’s growing global leadership under the vision of PM Narendra Modi. At the heart of this is the steadfast guidance of Hon’ble EAM Dr S Jaishankar, whose relentless efforts and expertise were instrumental in securing this achievement,” he wrote on X, before adding, “Together, we continue to drive innovation, advance financial inclusion and champion sustainability in the postal sector.”

He further noted that India serves 1.45 billion people and will contribute to UPU’s mission of a “modern, inclusive and resilient global postal system”.

While speaking to the reporters on the sidelines of the event, Scndia highlighted that India Post, the world’s largest postal network, is evolving into a logistics leader with six distinct business verticals and citizen-focused services such as Passport Seva Kendras. 

He added that Initiatives like Direct Benefit Transfers, upgraded postal software, and CRM tools are strengthening efficiency and accountability. 

Scindia noted that no private courier service can match India Post’s presence in 680,000 villages. 

One of the major milestones for India at the Congress was the unveiling of the UPI-UPU Integration project, developed in partnership with the Department of Posts, NPCI International Payments Limited, and the Universal Postal Union. The initiative connects India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with the UPU’s Interconnection Platform to establish a safe and cost-effective system for cross-border remittances. This is expected to benefit millions of Indian households while supporting broader economic growth.

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About the Universal Postal Union

The Universal Postal Union (UPU), a United Nations specialised agency, oversees global postal cooperation among 192 member nations. Established in 1874 and based in Bern, Switzerland, the organisation works to harmonise international mail services by setting common rules, standards, and technologies. It facilitates seamless, reliable, and efficient cross-border postal exchanges. 

Dubai hosted the 28th Universal Postal Congress, the highest decision-making forum of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), attended by 2,000 representatives from 192 member nations.