11th Asian Pacific Postal Union Congress

11^th Asian Pacific Postal Union Congress was held in New Delhi from 3^rd to 6th September2013. 

On 3^rd September2013 Hon’ble President of India inaugurated the congress. Smt.Killikiruparani, Hon’ble Minister for State lighting the lamp along with the President of India. Secretary, Department of Post Mrs.P.Gopinath welcomes the gathering. Out of 32 member countries 28 countries were participated.  

       On second day i.e. on 4^th September2013, 16 countries presented report on Postal Activities. The main discussion was focused on Digital Post, e-commerce and e-business.

On third day i.e. 5^th september2013the Financial inclusion was discussed. RBI Deputy General Manager initiated the discussion by presenting a paper. Post Bank, Mobile banking were the major focus points for discussion.

On fourth day i.e. 6^th september2013 morning Secretary Department of Post again chaired the meeting. UNI-APRO represented by EIICHIITO and D.THEAGARAJAN S.G FNPO presented a paper on ‘Good industrial relation’.

For the post of Director General three countries were contested 28 countries voted. Out of 28 China secured 21 votes, Indonesia secured 4, Pakistan secured 3

China will hold the post of Director General for another 4 years i.e. from2013 to 2017.

Iran invited to hold 12^th Asian Pacific Postal Union Congress.

India will be the Chair for all the Executive meeting and Malaysia will be the vice-chair till the next congress.

The detail note of the congress will be posted shortly.