History of cooperation
Recognition of Ukraine: January 3, 1992.
Establishment of diplomatic relations: March 17, 1992.
2003 – the official visit of the President of Ukraine to Libya.
2004 – the Secretary of the General People’s Committee (Prime Minister) of Libya visited Ukraine;
2008 – official visit to Libya by the President of Ukraine;
2008 – official visit to Ukraine by M. Gaddafi;
2009 – two official visits to Libya by the Prime Minister of Ukraine;
2010 – meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the 65th session of the UNGA in New York. 2010
2010 – official visit of the Prime Minister of Ukraine to Libya;
2011 – meeting of the President of Ukraine with the President of the National Transitional Council of Libya during the 66th session of the UN General Assembly in New York
2012 and 2013 – meetings of Ministers of Foreign Affairs in the framework of UN General Assembly sessions in New York;
2013 – a working visit to Libya by the Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine;
December 10, 2018 – Ukrainian-Libyan consultations at the level of Directors of Consular Departments (Kyiv).
During January-November 2019, bilateral trade turnover amounted to USD 286.7 million (Ukrainian exports – USD 283.6 million).
Cultural and humanitarian cooperation
According to the State Statistics Committee of Ukraine, there were 432 Libyan students at Ukrainian universities in 2018-2019
Peculiarities of the country
1. Libya was a very prosperous country, especially according to African standards. However, the revolution of 2011 put an end to Libya's prosperity and, despite the fact that many years have passed since then, the State, abandoned half a century ago in its development, is still unable to recover from the shock.
2. There are often strong winds in Libya, which the local population calls "gibli" - they bring air to the coast from deserts, heated to +50 degrees Celsius.
3. In Libya, it is customary to eat twice – an abundant breakfast and an equally abundant lunch, but Libyans don’t have dinner. Many Libyan restaurants are closed in the evenings because no one goes there.
Useful information
Embassy of Ukraine in Libya
Address: 7, St. Fuljans, Notre Dame, Tunisia, Republic of Tunisia.
Phone number: +216-71-84-98-61
Fax: +216-71-84-08-66
e-mail: emb_ly@mfa.gov.ua
Work schedule: Monday - Friday 08:00-16:00
Embassy of Libya in Ukraine
Address: 6, Ovrutska Street, Kyiv, 04050.
24 December