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Jul 1 2009

The Embassy of Sweden back in Baghdad after 18 years – leading the EU from the first day

The Ambassador is showing Mr Ibrahim Ali Suza the new Swedish Embassy. Photo: Ing-Britt Roche

The Embassy of Sweden to Iraq is now permanently re-established in Baghdad!

The Embassy was evacuated on the brink of the first Gulf War in 1991 and has now,18 years later, returned to its right place in Baghdad. The return occurred in the midst of a whirling sandstorm that covered boxes and furniture in a thick layer of sand. Being back in Iraq, Sweden was able to take on the responsibility of leading the European Union in Iraq for the coming six months. The ability of the Embassy to offer services will increase gradually, though it will remain a construction site for some time to come.

The security situation reduces the possibilities to offer full consular services. Therefore, no visa or residence permit applications will be handled by the Embassy in Baghdad for the time being. As for these applications, please refer to the Embassies of Sweden in the neighbouring countries.

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Aug 23 2009 Inauguration of MPs and President in the Iraqi Region Kurdistan
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Aug 4 2009 Presidential and parliamentary elections in the Iraqi Kurdistan region
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Jul 18 2009 The Chairman of the Iraqi Election Commission meets with EU Ambassadors
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Jul 9 2009 Iraqi Foreign Minister kicks off Swedish EU Presidency
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Feb 26 2009 Engagement between Crown Princess Victoria and Daniel Westling
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Feb 24 2009 Government Foreign Policy Statement 2009
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Feb 12 2009 The Embassy of Sweden to Iraq observed the provincial elections in Iraq
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Dec 18 2008 Scania planning vehicle production in Iraq
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Dec 18 2008 Swedish Development Cooperation with Iraq
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Oct 13 2008 Swedish High Level Delegation visits the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
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Sep 16 2008 Statement of Government Policy
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May 29 2008 National statement by Sweden, International Compact with Iraq - Annual Review Conference in Stockholm
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May 29 2008 Stockholm Declaration
International Compact with Iraq (ICI) - Annual Review Conference
May 29 2008 Opening statement by Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt at the ICI conference 29th May 2008
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May 28 2008 Interview with Carl Bildt ahead of Iraq Conference
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Apr 3 2008 Sweden to host international UN conference on Iraq
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Feb 29 2008 Consular assistance to Swedish citizens in Iraq in case of emergencies
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Sep 21 2007 Welcome to the Embassy of Sweden for Iraq

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