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27th Universal Postal Congress (Postponed)
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire — The 27th Universal Postal Congress was scheduled to take place in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, from 10 to 28 August 2020. Due to the global spread of COVID-19, the UPU and the Government of Côte d'Ivoire have decided to postpone the Congress. New dates will be proposed once it is felt that the event can be held safely.

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