Universal Postal Union

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Universal Postal Union (UPU) Specialized agency of the United Nations (UN), established in 1947, that regulates international mail services. The Universal Postal Congress is the part of the UPU that determines postal rates and procedures. These are specified in an agreement called the Universal Postal Convention.

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