India and Brazil Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation in the Postal Sector

Key Areas of Collaboration

The MoU provides for cooperation in:

· Exchange of best practices in postal policy and operations

· Strengthening Universal Service Obligations and addressing systems

· Digital transformation and modernization initiatives

· E-commerce logistics and parcel management

· Postal financial services

· Capacity building, training, and technical exchanges

· Joint strategic projects of mutual interest

· Enhanced coordination in multilateral forums, including the Universal Postal Union

· Promotion of South–South cooperation for inclusive and sustainable growth

Implementation Mechanism

The partnership will be operationalised through:

· Exchange visits of officials and subject-matter experts

· Joint workshops and training programmes

· Structured information sharing

· Collaborative strategic initiatives

Digital & Financial Transformation Focus

India is expected to share its experience in:

· Large-scale postal digital transformation

· E-commerce logistics infrastructure

· Citizen-centric service delivery models

· Financial inclusion through postal networks

The cooperation also aims to improve financial sustainability and operational efficiency of postal operators in an evolving global market.

Duration of Agreement

The MoU will remain in force for an initial period of five years, with provision for automatic renewal. Implementation will be in accordance with the respective laws and regulations of both countries.

Strengthening Global South Partnership

This agreement reinforces the growing India–Brazil Strategic Partnership and highlights both nations’ shared commitment to leveraging postal networks as engines of:

· Economic growth

· Financial inclusion

· Last-mile connectivity

· Inclusive development

As two key partners from the Global South, India and Brazil are aligning their postal systems with modern digital and economic realities while strengthening multilateral cooperation.

[ABS News Service/23.02.2026]

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 Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister of Communications, Government of India, and H.E. Mr. Frederico de Siqueira Filho, Minister of Communications of Brazil, during the State Visit of the President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, H.E. Mr. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, to India.

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 MoU provides for collaboration in the following areas:

• 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)
• 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.

This cooperation further reinforces the growing India–Brazil Strategic Partnership and contributes to deeper engagement between the two countries as key partners from the Global South.