1997 in Libya

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See also:	Other events of 1997 List of years in Libya

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.
• 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.
• August - South African President Nelson Mandela visits Libya on a diplomatic mission despite the United States' objections.

Sport

• 1997 Libyan Super Cup
• 1997–98 Libyan Premier League

References

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