Switzerland has reopened its embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, after a 33-year hiatus that began during the 1991 Gulf War. The Swiss Foreign Ministry announced the reopening on Tuesday, citing an improved security situation in Iraq as the primary reason for re-establishing its diplomatic presence.
In its statement, the ministry highlighted Iraq’s evolving role as a mediator and bridge-builder in the Middle East, emphasizing that one of the embassy’s main objectives is to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.
“In recent years, Iraq has repeatedly campaigned for peace and security in the region,” the statement said. The ministry also noted that Iraq’s energy resources and ongoing economic diversification present valuable long-term export and investment opportunities for Swiss companies.
