'India's
Election To CA And POC Of Universal Postal Union Noteworthy': EAM S
Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar
congratulated "Team MEA" on being elected to the Council of
Administration at the 27th Universal Postal Union Congress.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar congratulated
"Team MEA" on being elected to the Council of Administration (CA) at
the 27th Universal Postal Union Congress in Abidjan. At the 27th Universal Postal Union (UPU)
Congress in Abidjan on Friday, India was elected to the Council of
Administration (CA) with 134 votes.
EAM
S Jaishankar says India's election to Universal Postal Union is noteworthy
According to India's Permanent Mission to the United
Nations in Geneva, the country received the most votes in CA polls from South
Asia and Oceania. At the 27th Universal Postal Union Congress in Abidjan, India
was elected to the Postal Operations Council (POC) with 106 votes (out of 156
countries). "India's election to the Council of Administration (CA) and the
Postal Operations Council (POC) of Universal Postal Union yesterday is
noteworthy. Congratulate #TeamMEA. Will work with all to strengthen cooperation
in the UPU. #UPUCongress2021," Jaishankar said in a tweet.
What
is the Council of Administration?
The Council of Administration (CA) is made up of 41
countries and meets once a year at the headquarters of the UPU in Berne. The
Council oversees the UPU's activities, provides continuity between Congresses,
and researches regulatory, administrative, legislative, and legal concerns. The
CA has the authority to approve recommendations by the Postal Operations
Council for the adoption of regulations or new processes until the next
Congress, ensuring that the UPU can respond promptly to developments in the
postal environment. Every four years, the Universal Postal Congress meets. The
CA can also take any actions it deems important to address pressing situations.
It approves the UPU's biennial budget and accounts. It also approves yearly
updates on the UPU's strategy and budget. The Council is responsible for
promoting and coordinating all aspects of technical assistance among member
countries as well.
What
is the Postal Operations Council?
The UPU's technical and operational authority, the
Postal Operations Council (POC), is made up of 40 member countries that are
elected during Congress. The organisation elects its own chair and meets once a
year at the headquarters of the UPU in Berne. The work of the POC is aimed at
assisting Posts in modernising and upgrading their postal products and
services. It is concerned with the postal service's operational, economic, and
commercial aspects. In areas where uniform procedures are required, the council
also offers recommendations to member countries on standards for technological,
operational, or other processes.
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