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Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein officially opened the Swiss embassy in Baghdad alongside Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis, following a 30-year closure, the Iraqi Foreign Ministry reported on October 23.
The opening ceremony took place in the presence of several senior officials from the Foreign Ministry and members of the Swiss delegation, according to the ministry statement.
Hussein said the reopening of the Swiss embassy in Baghdad represents an important step reflecting the depth of relations between the two countries and embodies the international community's confidence in the safe and stable environment Iraq is witnessing today.
He said the move would strengthen political and economic cooperation, open new horizons for Swiss companies to invest in the Iraqi market, and expanding areas of cooperation.
Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis expressed his pleasure at reopening the embassy in Baghdad, noting that the event reflects the strength of bilateral relations and the shared will to develop them in various fields.
He said the return of Swiss diplomatic representation to Baghdad is evidence of his country's confidence in Iraq's regional role and its promising future as an active state contributing to stability and development in the region.
Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani welcomed the Swiss delegation and praised what he described as strong relations between the two countries. He highlighted the importance of enhancing cooperation in political, economic, and social sectors.
He said the reopening of the Swiss Embassy in Baghdad represents “a positive step toward expanding bilateral partnership,” adding that Iraq seeks to attract Swiss companies to invest in the Iraqi market, boost economic activity, create jobs for young people, and increase trade and development between both nations.
The embassy, led by Ambassador Daniel Hunn, focuses on political and diplomatic engagement, while consular services and visa processing for Iraqi citizens remain managed through the Swiss embassy in Amman, Jordan.
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