Discussions focus on regional security during official visit by Ignazio Cassis to Iraq

05.04.2021 — Press release Iraq
As part of his official visit to Iraq, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis met with his counterpart from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein, Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi and the Speaker of the Council of Representatives of Iraq Mohamed al-Halbousi. Discussions focused on the MENA Strategy 2021–24, in particular Switzerland's commitment to promoting dialogue and regional stability. Iraq is the first stop on Mr Cassis's tour of the region, which will also take in Oman and Lebanon.

Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis to visit Iraq, Oman and Lebanon

01.04.2021 — Press release Iraq
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, the head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) will visit Iraq, Oman and Lebanon from 3 to 8 April 2021. The main purpose of the trip is to hold talks on the priorities of the MENA Strategy 2021–24, with a particular focus on promoting dialogue, reducing regional tensions, sustainable development and humanitarian activities. 

COVID-19: New Government Measures

09.03.2021 — Position Iraq

In order to curb the spread of COVID-19, the Iraqi government decided to extend the nationwide curfew until 22 March 2021.

A total lockdown shall be imposed on the weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), while a curfew will be in place from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. 

COVID-19 Vaccination

09.03.2021 — Position Iraq
Important notice for the Swiss community in Iraq

COVID-19: New government measures

01.03.2021 — Position Iraq
The Authorities in the Kurdistan Regional Government has imposed additional COVID-19 measures as of 24 February 2021. Officials have banned entry into the region from other Iraqi governorates until further notice. The measure exempts diplomats, government officials, and individuals working for international organizations.

COVID-19 Update: New Government Measures

15.02.2021 — Local news Iraq
Iraq’s Higher Committee for Health and National Safety decided to impose restrictions on movement and social gathering in Iraq as cases of the coronavirus in the country grow in number.

COVID-19 Announcement: Entry to Switzerland

11.02.2021 — Local news Iraq
Switzerland introduced new rules for people entering Switzerland on 8 February 2021. Depending on the type of travel, you might have to fill out a form for incoming travellers, show proof of a negative test and/or go into quarantine.

Coronavirus: Important announcement

05.08.2020 — Position Iraq

Coronavirus: New Announcement

22.07.2020 — Position Iraq
The Iraqi government’s High National Health and Safety Committee announced on 16 July 2020 the shortening of the partial curfew. It is now set from 9.30 p.m. to 6.00 a.m.

COVID-19: Important Announcement

15.06.2020 — Position Iraq

COVID-19 New Government Measures

07.06.2020 — Position Iraq

COVID-19: Curfew measures

28.05.2020 — Iraq

In order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and due to the spike of coronavirus cases in Iraq, the Federal Minister of Health announced on 24 May 2020 that the full lockdown is extended for 9 days. The conditions imposed in this regard may vary between different provinces and areas. The Embassy of Switzerland in Jordan, accredited to Iraq, encourages all its citizens to inform themselves through official channels about the measures in place in their region. 

The Embassy of Switzerland in Jordan, accredited to Iraq, refers to its previous news announcements for further information and urges all its citizens in Iraq to follow the instructions of the authorities and abide by the measures taken. For further information please read the previous announcements of the Embassy.

Discussions focus on regional security during official visit by Ignazio Cassis to Iraq

05.04.2021 — Press release Iraq
As part of his official visit to Iraq, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis met with his counterpart from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein, Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi and the Speaker of the Council of Representatives of Iraq Mohamed al-Halbousi. Discussions focused on the MENA Strategy 2021–24, in particular Switzerland's commitment to promoting dialogue and regional stability. Iraq is the first stop on Mr Cassis's tour of the region, which will also take in Oman and Lebanon.

Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis to visit Iraq, Oman and Lebanon

01.04.2021 — Press release Iraq
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, the head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) will visit Iraq, Oman and Lebanon from 3 to 8 April 2021. The main purpose of the trip is to hold talks on the priorities of the MENA Strategy 2021–24, with a particular focus on promoting dialogue, reducing regional tensions, sustainable development and humanitarian activities. 

Switzerland increases humanitarian support for people fleeing Fallujah

22.06.2016 — Press release Iraq

The Embassy of Switzerland in Amman announced today an additional support of USD 200,000 to help the Norwegian Refugee Council provide urgent life-saving assistance for people affected by the recent military operations in Fallujah.

Syria crisis: Switzerland to make a further CHF 4 million available to the UN World Food Programme

10.12.2014 — Press release EDA
Switzerland continues its commitment to the victims of the crisis in Syria. The Confederation’s Humanitarian Aid is to support the UN World Food Programme with a further CHF 4 million. This amount is part of an additional credit line of CHF 20 million pledged by the Federal Council, bringing Switzerland’s humanitarian aid to the victims of the crisis in Syria to a total of CHF 122 million.

Foreign terrorist Fighters: an increasing threat

25.11.2014 — Press release EDA
A conference on challenges related to the phenomenon of Foreign Terrorist Fighters is taking place from 25-27 November in Brussels. The event is jointly organised by the Swiss Confederation and the European Commission, in close consultation with the United Nations Counterterrorism Executive Directorate (UNCTED).

Thousand winter tents en route for Iraq

10.11.2014 — Press release EDA
Switzerland has dispatched a further relief aid to northern Iraq. One thousand tents, as well as blankets and other goods are being transported by lorry to the city of Erbil in northern Iraq and will arrive between 11 and 24 November 2014. The aid materials have a value of CHF 1 million and are intended to help people survive the winter.

Ebola, Syria and Iraq crises: the Federal Council grants an additional CHF 40 million

29.10.2014 — Press release EDA
The Federal Council wishes to strengthen Switzerland's support for Ebola victims and crisis-hit populations in Syria and Iraq. This Wednesday it decided to grant an additional CHF 40 million, which will be used equally in order to tackle these humanitarian crises. Part of this contribution will be financed by the FDFA, via the SDC. For the remaining CHF 17.5 million, the Federal Council is seeking approval from Parliament for additional funds.

Conference on the Syrian refugee situation: President Burkhalter highlights urgent need for aid

28.10.2014 — Press release EDA
At the conference on the Syrian refugee situation, the President of the Swiss Confederation, Didier Burkhalter, expressed recognition to Syria's neighbouring countries for having taken in around three million people affected by the conflict. He said that Switzerland was prepared to support measures designed to improve the situation of the refugees and that in November Swiss Humanitarian Aid would be sending more cold weather tents to northern Iraq.

Switzerland sends winter equipment for war refugees in Northern Iraq

18.09.2014 — Press release EDA
Switzerland has decided to send relief aid to the greater Erbil area in Northern Iraq. The cargo consists primarily of cold weather tents intended to help people displaced by the war to survive the winter. Today, a specialist from the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit (SHA) is flying to Erbil to prepare for distributing the aid. More specialists from the Swiss cooperation office in Amman will join him on the ground.

Switzerland steps up humanitarian aid for victims in Iraq

15.08.2014 — Press release EDA
Atrocities committed against civilians – specifically by members of the Islamic State group – are precipitating a serious humanitarian crisis. Switzerland is extremely concerned and is responding by offering material assistance to the victims, condemning the serious violations of international law and calling on Iraq to take appropriate measures. Switzerland is currently scaling up its humanitarian assistance.

Hostage-taking at the Turkish consulate in Mosul: statement by the FDFA (last modification, the 12.06.2014)

12.06.2014 — Press release EDA
The FDFA strongly condemns the violations of international law and acts of violence currently being committed in Iraq, and expresses its concerns about the political and humanitarian impact of this crisis.

COVID-19: New Government Measures

09.03.2021 — Position Iraq

In order to curb the spread of COVID-19, the Iraqi government decided to extend the nationwide curfew until 22 March 2021.

A total lockdown shall be imposed on the weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), while a curfew will be in place from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. 

COVID-19 Vaccination

09.03.2021 — Position Iraq
Important notice for the Swiss community in Iraq

COVID-19: New government measures

01.03.2021 — Position Iraq
The Authorities in the Kurdistan Regional Government has imposed additional COVID-19 measures as of 24 February 2021. Officials have banned entry into the region from other Iraqi governorates until further notice. The measure exempts diplomats, government officials, and individuals working for international organizations.

COVID-19 Update: New Government Measures

15.02.2021 — Local news Iraq
Iraq’s Higher Committee for Health and National Safety decided to impose restrictions on movement and social gathering in Iraq as cases of the coronavirus in the country grow in number.

COVID-19 Announcement: Entry to Switzerland

11.02.2021 — Local news Iraq
Switzerland introduced new rules for people entering Switzerland on 8 February 2021. Depending on the type of travel, you might have to fill out a form for incoming travellers, show proof of a negative test and/or go into quarantine.

Coronavirus: Important announcement

05.08.2020 — Position Iraq

Coronavirus: New Announcement

22.07.2020 — Position Iraq
The Iraqi government’s High National Health and Safety Committee announced on 16 July 2020 the shortening of the partial curfew. It is now set from 9.30 p.m. to 6.00 a.m.

COVID-19: Important Announcement

15.06.2020 — Position Iraq

COVID-19 New Government Measures

07.06.2020 — Position Iraq

COVID-19: Curfew measures

28.05.2020 — Iraq

In order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and due to the spike of coronavirus cases in Iraq, the Federal Minister of Health announced on 24 May 2020 that the full lockdown is extended for 9 days. The conditions imposed in this regard may vary between different provinces and areas. The Embassy of Switzerland in Jordan, accredited to Iraq, encourages all its citizens to inform themselves through official channels about the measures in place in their region. 

The Embassy of Switzerland in Jordan, accredited to Iraq, refers to its previous news announcements for further information and urges all its citizens in Iraq to follow the instructions of the authorities and abide by the measures taken. For further information please read the previous announcements of the Embassy.

COVID-19 Eid Al-Fitr measures

21.05.2020 — Local news Iraq
In order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the Iraqi High Commission for Health and Safety announced a total lockdown during Eid Al Fitr holidays. The conditions imposed in this regard may vary between different provinces and areas. The Embassy of Switzerland in Jordan, accredited to Iraq, encourages all its citizens to inform themselves through official channels about the measures in place in their region.

Latest announcement on COVID-19

12.05.2020 — Position Iraq
On 10 May 2020, the government of Iraq decided to change the hours of the nationwide curfew to 5 p.m. until 5 a.m. until the end of Ramadan. A total lockdown is being applied on Fridays and Saturdays. A full curfew will also be applied during Eid Al Fitr holidays.