Asian-Pacific Postal Union

Key notes

  • The Asian-Pacific Postal Union, or APPU, is a regional postal organisation.
  • It promotes cooperation among postal administrations in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • It is a specialised organisation in the postal sector.

  • Areas of cooperation include:

    • Postal services.
    • E-commerce logistics.
    • Postal financial services.
    • Digital transformation.
    • Capacity building.
  • It works within the broader framework of the Universal Postal Union.
  • India participates in international postal cooperation through India Post and related government institutions.

  • Postal cooperation is increasingly important for:

    • Cross-border e-commerce.
    • Digital postal services.
    • Financial inclusion.
    • Last-mile delivery.