Yugoslavia postage stamps year 1949 Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union set MNH**
The Universal Postal Union (UPU) was founded on October 9, 1874, in Bern, Switzerland, making each October 9th its anniversary. The UPU was one of the world’s first international organizations and played a crucial role in facilitating global communication and commerce by establishing a unified postal territory for the reciprocal exchange of mail.
Some key achievements of the UPU include:
- Creating a standardized system for international postal delivery
- Establishing uniform flat rates for international mail
- Developing international postal codes and addressing standards
- Coordinating postal policies among member nations
- Modernizing mail services through technological innovation
Today, the UPU continues to be vital in maintaining global postal cooperation, with 192 member countries. It operates as a specialized agency of the United Nations (since 1948) and works to ensure a universal postal network that adapts to evolving communication needs while supporting the UN’s sustainable development goals.
