The Asia-Pacific Regional Strategic Forum of the World Postal Union (VPS) was first held in Mongolia.
According to Montsame, at the forum of the Member of the World Postal Union, they discussed strategies, rules and regulations, as well as a policy for the next four years.
The conclusions and decisions will be presented at the Congress of the World Postal Union. During the forum, a nominal mail on the topic “150 years of the World Postal Union” was presented, which depicts a logo dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the Union, the state flag of Mongolia, the slogan “150 years of stimulation of communication between countries and the expansion of the rights and capabilities of people”, and Also Mongolian national ornaments.
A series of postage stamps called “ELDAV-Ochir”, released on the eve of the 150th anniversary of the World Postal Union and the 100th anniversary of Mongolia, was included in the World Heritage List at the 10th meeting of the Memory of the World Committee UNESCO for Asia and the Pacific Ocean in May 2024.
World Postal Union (VPS) – a specialized institution regulating international postal services.
created in accordance with the Berne Treaty of 1874, it became a specialized UN institution in 1948.
The World Postal Union unites 192 countries and sets unified postal tariffs for sending letters and other postal items abroad.
Mongolia became a member of the VPS on August 24, 1963, and the Mongolian postage stamps reflect the achievements in all areas of society, international cooperation, the environment, science, technology, cosmos, culture, sports, mail and communications, rare artifacts, historical personalities and Significant events.
In 1974, the company Mongol Shuudan released two sets of brands on the topic “100 years of the World Postal Union”, and in 2004 – a personalized brand for the 130th anniversary of the World Postal Union. According to the postalization development index, Mongolia is at the sixth level of development with 46.7 points.