On World Post Day, we recognize
the invaluable contributions of postal workers to our societies and
economies. The vast postal network – involving millions of workers
moving billions of pieces of mail through hundreds of thousands of post
offices – is woven into our societies, connecting communities the world
over.
As we continue to confront the COVID-19 pandemic, the resilience and
commitment of these essential workers are an inspiration. We owe them
our gratitude.
The theme for this year’s World Post Day – “Innovate to recover” –
highlights how the postal sector is adapting to new realities and
redefining itself, taking on new roles founded on digitalization,
e-commerce and financial services.
“Innovate to recover” invites everyone in the international postal
sector to embrace creative change and leverage technology as we together
look to build forward better from the pandemic.
I congratulate the Universal Postal Union and the international postal
sector for your tireless efforts delivering mail, providing essential
services, enabling trade, and promoting literacy. The United Nations
looks forward to advancing our partnership in the service of sustainable
development and a better world for all.
