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Switzerland reopened its embassy in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad on Tuesday, more than three decades after its previous representation in Iraq was closed due to the outbreak of the 1991 Gulf War, officials said. “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 foreign affairs ministry said in a statement. The Swiss government said the security situation in Iraq has improved after long periods of internal conflicts, opening a new phase of economic development. …

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