Iraq seeks to learn from Switzerland's good offices experiences

Switzerland's good offices are of interest to the Iraqi authorities, which wants to position itself as a mediator in the Middle East. Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis discussed Switzerland's long tradition of acting as a discreet intermediary with his Iraqi counterparts during his tour of the Near and Middle East, where he wants to consolidate Swiss influence. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Cassis discussed the good offices issue with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Chia al-Soudani in Baghdad on Thursday. The experiences of Switzerland, which represents American diplomatic interests in Iran, is of interest to Iraq, Cassis told the Keystone-ATS news agency. Switzerland has an interest in transferring its knowledge to the region, which is growing and where it can no longer maintain its good offices on its own, according to the minister. Iraq, which is keen to maintain stability after many years of conflict, wants to profile itself as a mediator in the ...