In a statement released on Tuesday, the Danish Foreign Ministry announced that Denmark will close its embassy in Iraq by May 31, as reported by Reuters.
Denmark formally opened its diplomatic mission in Baghdad in 2020, aimed at supporting Danish military leadership and contributing to NATO’s mission in Iraq.
Since the opening of the embassy, Copenhagen has withdrawn the majority of its troops from Iraq.
Denmark has been a member of the international coalition against ISIS since July 2014 and had deployed 300 soldiers and military advisors in Iraq and Syria.
Since joining the international coalition against ISIS in July 2014, Denmark has played an active role in the Middle East by deploying troops and military advisors in Iraq and Syria.
The Danish diplomatic mission, established in Baghdad in 2020, was primarily intended to support these military efforts and enhance NATO’s mission in the region.
However, following a strategic reassessment and the withdrawal of the majority of its troops, Denmark has decided to close its embassy in Iraq by the end of May 2023, reflecting a significant shift in its foreign policy priorities in the region.
