SECRETARYGENERAL’S DESK

Greetings from the Asian-Pacific Postal Union!

This September has been a momentous month for the global postal community, with the 28 Universal Postal Congress convened in Dubai. As the highest decision-making body of the UPU, the
Congress brought together leaders from across the world to adopt the Postal Strategy and Business Plan for the Dubai Cycle (2026–2029). APPU was present throughout, closely following the debates
that will shape the future of our sector in the years ahead.

It was heartening to see 26 APPU member countries represented in person in Dubai Congress — a testament to the unity and strength of our region. Before the official opening, the Bureau hosted the APPU Coordination Meeting on 7 September in Dubai. Prof. Wisit Wisitsora-At, Permanent Secretary and Chair of the Executive Council from the Ministry of Digital Economy & Society, Thailand, extended a warm welcome to the delegations, and I had the privilege of opening the discussions by setting the context. Together, we reviewed key agenda items, reaffirming our commitment to stand
together and project a strong, coordinated regional voice on the global stage.

The Congress deliberations on modernization of services, fair remuneration, financial inclusion, resilience, and digital transformation deeply resonated with our region’s own priorities. These shared commitments reinforce the path we are collectively pursuing and inspire us to continue advancing with renewed confidence.

During the Congress proceedings, I also drew attention to the grave challenges faced by Nepal Post, whose offices and vehicles were severely damaged in recent protests, leading to service suspensions. I urged the UPU to mobilize immediate support through the Emergency and Solidarity Fund so that Nepal Post can recover and rebuild stronger.

Looking ahead, at APPU, we will seek to align our regional efforts with the Dubai Postal Strategy, which also emphasizes regionalisation. The coming months will mark important milestones: