India, Japan explore postal-digital ties at Dubai meet
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Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia met Japan’s State Minister of Internal Affairs and Communication, Masashi Adachi, on Monday, with discussions centred on strengthening cooperation in postal and digital services. The talks were held on the sidelines of the 28th Universal Postal Congress in Dubai.
Scindia is leading India’s delegation at the congress, where New Delhi is championing innovation, financial inclusion and global cooperation in the postal sector. Both ministers discussed new avenues of partnership between India Post and Japan Post, focusing on postal modernization and digital integration.
A major highlight of India’s participation is the expected launch of the UPI-UPU Integration project. The initiative will link India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with the Universal Postal Union’s Interconnection Platform, creating a secure and affordable channel for remittances. The project is expected to benefit millions of Indian families abroad and strengthen cross-border financial flows.
Scindia is also scheduled to deliver a keynote address outlining India’s vision for a modern and inclusive postal ecosystem. The delegation will engage with representatives from 192 member countries to share expertise and build partnerships on technology adoption, sustainability and equitable access to services.
India has also offered its candidature for the Council of Administration and the Postal Operations Council of the Universal Postal Union
“India is committed to working with the global postal community to build a more connected, inclusive and sustainable future", said Vandita Kaul, Secretary, Department of Posts.
