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Azerbaijan Seeks to Enhance Global Postal Cooperation and Development

Strategic Insights

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Azerbaijan's Deputy Minister of Digital Development and Transport, Samir Mammadov, emphasized the country's interest in contributing to the effective functioning of the global postal sector during the 1st Forum of Heads of Postal Services of Europe and the CIS in Baku. Azerbaijan has officially nominated itself for the Administration Council and the Postal Operations Council of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) and seeks to strengthen international cooperation to enhance global postal networks and improve universal service standards. Mammadov noted the relevance of topics such as e-commerce, innovation, logistics, and digital transformation in the development of the modern postal industry.

Key Takeaways:

  • Azerbaijan seeks to contribute to the implementation of key initiatives aimed at the effective functioning of the global postal sector.
  • The country has officially nominated itself for the Administration Council and the Postal Operations Council of the UPU.
  • Azerbaijan is interested in cooperating with international partners to strengthen global postal networks and improve universal service standards.
  • The deputy minister emphasized the importance of international cooperation, both bilaterally and multilaterally.
  • Azerbaijan became a member of the UPU in 1993 and currently cooperates with 173 countries globally, conducting joint operations on registered correspondence with 126 of them.
  • The UPU is the second oldest international organization globally, founded in 1874, with 192 member nations.
  • The organization serves as the principal platform for collaboration among stakeholders in the postal industry.

Statistics:

  • Azerbaijan has officially nominated itself for the Administration Council and the Postal Operations Council of the UPU.
  • The 28th UPU Congress will be held in Dubai (UAE) from September 7 to 19, 2025.
  • Azerbaijan cooperates with 173 countries globally, conducting joint operations on registered correspondence with 126 of them.
  • The UPU has 192 member nations, making it a global conglomerate.
  • The Universal Postal Union (UPU) is headquartered in Bern, Switzerland.

Sources:

  • Trend News Agency (Baku, 13 May 2025)
  • Universal Postal Union (founded in 1874)
  • Official website of the Azerbaijan Ministry of Digital Development and Transport (no link provided)

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