1997 in Libya

none November 2025 1997 The following lists events that happened in 1997 in Libya. Incumbents President: Muammar al-Gaddafi Prime Minister: Abdul Majid al-Qa′ud (until 29 December), Muhammad Ahmad al-Mangoush (starting 29 December) Events 10 March - Vatican City establishes diplomatic relations with Libya.World Briefly Vatican establishes relations with Libya The Orange County Register Register News Services 11 March 1997 18 https://newspaperarchive.com/santa-ana-orange-county-register-mar-11-1997-p-108/ 20 November 2025 April - A flight delivering 105 Muslim pilgrims from Libya to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia causes diplomatic backlash, as it violates a ban on international Libyan flights in place since 1992.Security Council criticizes Libya Beckley (WV) Register-Herald Associated Press 5 April 1997 5A https://newspaperarchive.com/beckley-register-herald-apr-05-1997-p-5/ 20 November 2025 August - South African President Nelson Mandela visits Libya on a diplomatic mission despite the United States' objections.Mission to Libya Arlington Heights (IL) Daily Herald 23 October 1997 3 Sport 1997 Libyan Super Cup 1997–98 Libyan Premier League References 1997 in Category:Years of the 20th century in Libya Libya Libya Category:1990s in Libya