Tunisia recently participated in the World Postal Union council meeting held in Bern, Switzerland, from October 26 to 30. The meeting focused on the organization and strategic planning of the postal sector at the international and regional levels. The Tunisian delegation's interventions highlighted the country's achievements in developing postal and financial services, taking into account the specificities of the Arab and African regions.
The Tunisian delegation emphasized the importance of considering regional specificities when preparing regional development programs for the World Postal Union. This approach aims to address the needs and priorities of the Arab and African regions. The delegation's contributions were shared on the official Facebook page of the Tunisian Embassy in Switzerland.
Monia Belti, representative of the Ministry of Communication Technologies, stressed the need to continue promoting digitalization and innovation in postal and financial services. This can be achieved by leveraging modern technologies and encouraging partnerships with small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as start-ups. Such partnerships can support the localization of local solutions and the integration of young people and special groups.
The council meeting discussed several topics related to cooperation, partnerships, and the financial sustainability of the World Postal Union. The meeting also explored ways to improve the responsiveness of the Union's decision-making system to developments in the e-commerce market, while taking into account national challenges.
During the meeting, Tunisia, in partnership with the United States, chaired a working group tasked with reviewing the decision-making system of the World Postal Union. The working group aimed to prepare recommendations to develop governance mechanisms and enhance the effectiveness of the Union's work.
The World Postal Union council meeting provided a platform for Tunisia to share its expertise and experiences in the postal sector. The meeting also offered an opportunity for Tunisia to engage with other member countries and discuss common challenges and opportunities in the sector.
The participation of Tunisia in the World Postal Union council meeting reflects the country's commitment to promoting cooperation and development in the postal sector. The meeting's outcomes are expected to contribute to the growth and modernization of postal services globally, with a focus on addressing regional specificities and needs.
Key points
- Tunisia participates in World Postal Union council meeting to discuss postal sector development
- Tunisian delegation highlights country's achievements in postal and financial services
- Meeting focuses on cooperation, partnerships, and financial sustainability of the World Postal Union
