An agreement has been made with theUniversal Postal Union (UPU)to establish a regional office inNew Delhi, which will provide development cooperation and technical assistance to the region.This decision was approved by theUnion Cabinet, led by Prime MinisterNarendra Modi, and will allow India to play a more active role in the postal sector, with a focus on South-South and Triangular cooperation.
India will provide staff, an office setup, and a project expert for field work, to implement training and capacity building projects, E-Commerce and trade promotion, and enhance postal technology in coordination withUPU.
This initiative will strengthen diplomatic ties and enhance Indias presence in the global postal forum, with particular emphasis on theAsia-Pacific region.