Switzerland has reopened its embassy in Iraq after 33 years.

The embassy in Baghdad was closed during the 1991 Gulf War and was never
reopened until now.

Announcing this in a statement today, the Swiss Foreign Ministry said the security
situation has improved to such a degree after years of conflict that it is now safe
to again have a presence in Iraq.

It added that Iraq is playing an important role as a bridge-builder and mediator in
the Middle East and the country offers interesting long-term export and
investment opportunities for Swiss companies.

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