Pleased to meet Mr. Rafael Guerra Posadas, Deputy Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Spain. We deeply value Spain’s sustained support to the UPU, its leadership in the Council of Administration, and their strong commitment to advancing our work.

It was an honour to welcome Mr. ZHAO Chongjiu, DG (Vice Minister) of the State Post Bureau, and the Chinese delegation. We sincerely value China’s longstanding contributions and commitment to the UPU through the Councils’ activities.

Honoured to welcome Mr Phuntsho Tobgay, Chairman of the Board of Bhutan Postal Corporation Ltd. and Secretary, Ministry of Infrastructure & Transport, and Mr Karma Nidup, CEO, Bhutan Postal Corporation Ltd. Bhutan’s commitment to digitalization & innovation is highly commendable.

Honoured to welcome H.E. Mr. Américo Muchanga, Minister of Communications and Digital Transformation, Mozambique. UPU commends Mozambique’s postal strategy on digital transformation and the development of digital economy.

Pleased to welcome Ms. Louise Holden, Global Head VISA Government Solutions at the 28th UPU Congress. We deeply value our global partnership with VISA to continue to support UPU member countries.

Pleased to meet Dr. Saoud Homaid Al Shoaili, Director of Policy and Governance, Ministry of Transport, Communications and IT, Oman. UPU sincerely commends Oman on being named Regional Champion in the 2IPD and deeply values its contributions to the UPU’s work.

Pleased to welcome Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Uganda. Grateful for Uganda’s active role in the UPU, and proud to support Uganda through technical assistance and training.

Honoured to welcome Mr. Pablo Siris, National Director of Telecommunications & Audiovisual Communication Services, Ministry of Industry, Energy & Mining and Mr. Gabriel Bonfrisco, President, Correo Uruguayo. UPU values its role in the CA & cooperation on UPU technical matters.

Pleased to welcome Ms Lumarya Sousa, Undersecretary for Governance of Related Entities, Ministry of Communications, Brazil & Mr Vantuyl Barbosa Jr., Sr Postal Analyst, Correios. We value Brazil's engagement in UPU activities & commitment to strengthen the global postal network.

Honoured to meet H.E. Mr. Mohamed Adam Maolim Ali, Minister of Communications & Technology & Mr. Said Ahmed Hassan, Director of Somali Postal Service Department. Their vision to make Somalia Post an international gateway is commendable. The UPU reaffirms its support to them.

Honoured to meet H.E. Dr. Aminata Zerbo/Sabané, Minister of Digital Transition, Posts & Electronic Communications. Burkina Faso Post’s digitalization efforts to expand rural access is laudable. The UPU reaffirms its support for these important initiatives.

Pleased to welcome Mr Jason Donovan, Director, Office of Specialized & Technical Agencies, Department of State & Mr Robert H Raines, VP, International Business, USPS. UPU values United States’ engagement in its activities and the role it continues to play in the current cycle.

Honoured to meet Mr. Marouen Ben Slimene, CEO of the National Post Office & Ms Kaouther Chelbi, Minister Plenipotentiary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration & Tunisians Abroad. UPU is grateful to Tunisia for hosting the Regional Training Centre and values its contributions.

Honoured to welcome H.E. Ms. Rose Pola Pricemou, Minister of Posts, Telecommunications & the Digital Economy of Guinea. UPU greatly appreciates Guinea’s commitment to the digital transformation of its postal network and encourages further active involvement in UPU’s work.

Pleased to meet H.E. Ambassador Pablo Valentín Rosario and Mr. Erick Guzmán, Director General of INPOSDOM. The UPU greatly appreciates the Dominican Republic’s steadfast support and looks forward to strengthening future cooperation.

Pleased to meet Mr. Samaddin Asadov, Deputy Minister of Digital Development & Transport, Azerbaijan. Congratulations on receiving an EMS Performance Award. UPU is grateful to Azerbaijan for hosting the Postal Leaders Forum for Europe & CIS region, & its commitment to UPU’s work.

Honoured to meet Dr. Daniela Cabanilla, CEO, and Mr. Roberto Cavanna, Director of Institutional Relations, Miami Business Technological University (MBTU). The UPU warmly welcomes MBTU as the first academic member of its Consultative Committee.

Honoured to meet Mr. Javier Lobo, Director General, Correos de Guatemala and H.E. Jorge Archila, Ambassador of Guatemala to the United Arab Emirates. The UPU deeply values Guatemala’s cooperation and continued support to UPU activities.

Honoured to meet Dr. Habiba Omary, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Infrastructure, Communication & Transport of Zanzibar. The UPU appreciates Tanzania’s initiatives in last-mile postal services, one-stop government centres, e-commerce, and digital inclusion.

As the 28th UPU Congress concludes, I thank the UAE & Chair Mr Tariq Al Wahedi for their hospitality, our Vice-Chairs of Congress, Chairs & Vice-Chairs of the Committees & my colleagues at the secretariat for their tireless work. Together we made this a Congress of opportunities.