Treaty of Bern

When

9 Oct 1874

Kind

Treaty

Coordinates

46.95° N, 7.45° E

Description

International treaty

1874 treaty establishing the Universal Postal Union

The Treaty of Bern, signed on 9 October 1874, established the General Postal Union, which is today known as the Universal Postal Union. Named for the Swiss city of Bern, where it was signed, the treaty was the result of an international conference convened by the Swiss Government on 15 September 1874. It was attended by representatives of 22 nations.

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