Switzerland reopens embassy in Iraq after 33 years

Switzerland has reopened its embassy in Iraq after 33 years.

The embassy in Baghdad was closed during the 1991 Gulf War and unlike many other European missions there, it has never reopened until now.

The Swiss Foreign Ministry confirmed the reopening of the embassy in a statement on Tuesday.

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He said the security situation in Iraq had improved to such an extent after years of conflict that it was now safe to have a presence in the Middle Eastern country again.

“Iraq plays an increasingly important role as a bridge builder and mediator in the Middle East and one of the embassy’s goals is to strengthen bilateral relations,” the statement added.

“In recent years, Iraq has repeatedly campaigned for peace and security in the region.”

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