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
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