Held during the Universal Postal Union’s Universal Postal Congress in Abidjan, Côte d' Ivoire on 10 August, the UPU Ministerial Conference 2021 brings together ministers in charge of the postal sector, chiefs of regulatory authorities, heads of intergovernmental agencies and other high-level representatives of organizations to discuss how Posts benefit economies and societies.
What: The UPU Ministerial Conference 2021
When: 10 August
Where: Sofitel Hotel, Bvd. Hassane 2, Abidjan, Cocody.
The ministerial conference’s theme is “COVID-19 and the postal sector – what has and has not changed, and what needs to change.” The conference offers an opportunity for all those involved in the international postal sector to take stock of the transformations resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, and to reflect on what is needed to bring about a sustainable postal future.
NOTE: Journalists have their own working room for the duration of the Congress and there will be a daily briefing on the main events and numerous interview opportunities.
Those journalists unable to attend the Universal Postal Congress can view proceedings on https://tv.upu.int
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The Universal Postal Union is a UN specialized agency with its headquarters in the Swiss capital Berne. Established in 1874, it is one of the world’s oldest international organizations and is the primary forum for cooperation between postal sector players.
For further information on the programme of the Ministerial Conference 2021, please go to:
https://www.upu.int/en/Universal-Postal-Union/About-UPU/Bodies/Congress/Ministerial-Conference
Accreditation of journalists
To begin the accreditation process for local journalists, please contact:
Alain Toussaint
toussaint.alain[@]aol.com.
For accreditation of international journalists, please see:
Ekaterina Sitnikova
ekaterina.SITNIKOVA@upu.int
For media enquiries, please contact:
David Dadge
Manager, Communication and Events Programme
Universal Postal Union (UPU)
Executive Office Directorate
T +225 566 994 973 (9-27 August)
E-mail: david.dadge[at]upu.int