The Cabinet today approved to establish Regional Office of the Universal Postal Union, UPU, in New Delhi.  The aim is to undertake UPU's development cooperation and technical assistance activities in the region by entering into an agreement with UPU.<br />'' <br />''The approval enables India to play an active role in multilateral organizations in postal sector with an emphasis on South-South and Triangular cooperation.  India will provide a Field Project Expert, staff, and office, set up for UPU's regional office. <br />''<br />'' Projects on capacity building and training, improving efficiency and quality of postal services, enhancement of Postal technology, e-commerce, and trade promotion etc will be prepared and implemented for the region by this office in coordination with UPU.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The initiative will help expanding India's diplomatic footprint and strengthen relations with other countries, especially in Asia-Pacific region and will enhance India's presence at the global postal forums.</span><br />