Switzerland aims to strengthen bilateral relations with Iraq
Switzerland reopens embassy in Baghdad
The embassy reopening comes 33 years after Switzerland closed its previous representation in Iraq due to the 1991 Gulf War.
Tuesday 03/09/2024
Switzerland aims to strengthen bilateral relations with Iraq
BERLIN - Switzerland reopened its embassy in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, on Tuesday, 33 years after closing its previous representation in the country due to the 1991 Gulf War, the Swiss foreign ministry said in a statement.
"By reopening the embassy, the federal council aims to strengthen bilateral relations with the populous country and deepen cooperation in economic, security and migration matters," the statement read.