The MoU was signed by Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and his counterpart Frederico de Siqueira Filho during the State Visit of Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, to India.
(Photo:X@ Jyotiaditya Sandhya)
India and Brazil signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the postal sector, marking a significant step towards strengthening bilateral collaboration in postal services, digital transformation, and inclusive service delivery.
The MoU was signed by Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and his counterpart Frederico de Siqueira Filho during the State Visit of Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, to India.
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The agreement establishes a comprehensive framework for cooperation between the Department of Posts, India, and the Ministry of Communications, Brazil, aimed at enhancing strategic partnership and knowledge exchange in the postal domain.
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The MoU provides for collaboration in areas like exchange of best practices and expertise in postal sector policies and operations; strengthening Universal Service and addressing systems; cooperation in digital transformation, e-commerce logistics, and postal financial services; capacity building, training, and technical exchanges; joint initiatives and strategic projects of mutual interest; enhanced coordination in multilateral forums, including the Universal Postal Union (UPU) and promotion of South–South cooperation for inclusive and sustainable growth
The partnership will be implemented through exchange visits of officials and experts, organization of joint workshops and training programmes, and structured information sharing between the two sides.
The MoU reflects the shared commitment of India and Brazil in modernising postal systems and leveraging their networks as engines of economic growth, financial inclusion, and last-mile service delivery.
India will share its experience in large-scale postal transformation, including digital services, e-commerce logistics, and citizen-centric public service delivery. The agreement is also expected to support efforts to strengthen the financial sustainability and operational efficiency of postal operators in a rapidly evolving market environment.
The MoU will remain in force for an initial period of five years, with provision for automatic renewal, and will be implemented in accordance with the laws and regulations of both countries.
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