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Relationship dossier

Iraq Switzerland

Relationship assessment

Iraq–Switzerland relations include diplomatic engagement and Swiss humanitarian assistance in Iraq.

Iraq toward Switzerland

+10

Iraq maintains bilateral diplomatic relations with Switzerland and engages through its government and diplomatic channels. The breadth of Iraqi government cooperation with Switzerland beyond these ties is unclear.

Switzerland toward Iraq

+25

Switzerland has provided humanitarian assistance in Iraq, including support for people affected by conflict and displacement. Swiss diplomatic engagement also includes representation in Baghdad.

Overall relationship

+20

The relationship is characterized by diplomatic engagement and Swiss humanitarian assistance in Iraq. These provide a basis for practical cooperation, while the scope of bilateral arrangements and the breadth of Iraqi government engagement remain unclear.

How to read these scores

Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.

−100
Extreme sustained hostility
−50
Substantially adversarial
0
Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
+50
Substantially cooperative
+100
Exceptionally close sustained partnership

“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.

Relationship context

Knowledge coverageLimited

Overview

Iraq and Switzerland maintain bilateral relations, with Swiss diplomatic representation in Baghdad and Swiss humanitarian engagement in Iraq. The relationship includes practical cooperation, though its scope and continuity are not sufficiently clear to support a stronger assessment.

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