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India, Brazil Sign Postal Pact to Build Digital, Inclusive Future Networks

India and Brazil have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in the postal sector. The agreement, signed during Brazilian President Lula's state visit, establishes a framework for sharing best practices and expertise. It focuses on key areas like digital transformation, e-commerce logistics, and postal financial services to drive inclusion and growth. The partnership will be implemented through exchanges, training, and joint projects over an initial five-year period.

Key Points: India-Brazil Postal MoU for Digital Networks & Inclusion

  • Strategic postal sector partnership
  • Digital transformation & e-commerce focus
  • Knowledge exchange & capacity building
  • Strengthening South-South cooperation
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India, Brazil sign MoU to build future-ready postal networks

India and Brazil sign a postal sector MoU to enhance digital transformation, e-commerce logistics, and financial inclusion through knowledge exchange.

"Together, we are building future-ready postal networks that expand digital access, deepen inclusion and drive growth for our people. - Jyotiraditya Scindia"

New Delhi, February 22

India and Brazil signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the postal sector, marking a significant step towards strengthening bilateral collaboration in postal services, digital transformation, and inclusive service delivery.

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, the Ministry of Communications said in a statement.

The MoU was signed by Jyotiraditya Scindia, Minister of Communications, Government of India, and Frederico de Siqueira Filho, Minister of Communications of Brazil, during the State Visit of the President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, to India.

Taking it to social media platform X, Union Minister Scindia said, "Together, we are building future-ready postal networks that expand digital access, deepen inclusion and drive growth for our people."

The MoU provides for collaboration in the following areas including 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, organisation of joint workshops and training programmes, and structured information sharing between the two sides.

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 statement read.

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.

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.

- ANI

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Priya S
Hope this leads to faster and more reliable international parcel delivery! Sending gifts to family abroad is still so expensive and slow. If they can improve e-commerce logistics, it will be a big win for small businesses.
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Rohit P
South-South cooperation is the way forward. Instead of always looking to the West, countries like India and Brazil can learn from each other's challenges and successes. Our postal network is a huge asset for last-mile delivery.
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Sarah B
As someone who works in logistics, the focus on digital transformation and operational efficiency is key. The Indian post office has modernized a lot, but there's still room for improvement in tracking and speed. Hope this partnership addresses that.
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Karthik V
Good move, but I hope the "exchange visits of officials" are productive and not just foreign trips at taxpayer expense. The focus should be on tangible outcomes like cheaper international money orders or better parcel tracking.
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Meera T
The postman is still the most trusted government representative in our village. If this partnership can bring more financial and digital services through our local post office, it will be a huge boost for rural development. All the best!

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