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India Re-elected to UPU Council of Administration and POC

22 September 20251 min read
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSIndia Re-electedto UPU Council ofAdministrationand POC22 September 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

At the 28th UPU Congress in Dubai, India won another term on both the Council of Administration (CA) and the Postal Operations Council (POC).

About the UPU

  • Specialised UN agency, main forum for postal cooperation; second oldest international body after ITU.
  • Founded 1874 under the Treaty of Bern; HQ Berne, Switzerland; 192 members.
  • Aims: smooth mail exchange, modern and affordable services, growth in parcels and postal finance.
BodyRole
CongressHighest authority; meets every 4 years
Council of AdministrationPolicy, legal and administrative issues between Congresses
Postal Operations CouncilTechnical body, 48 elected members
International BureauSecretariat

Functions

  • Global postal rules, dispute mediation, technical help, capacity building, e-commerce interoperability.

Test yourself

1. Where was the 28th Universal Postal Union Congress held?

The notes place the 28th UPU Congress in Dubai.

2. How many elected members does the UPU's Postal Operations Council have?

The POC is a technical body of 48 elected members.

3. The UPU was founded in 1874 under which treaty?

The Treaty of Bern founded the UPU.

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