Libyan Ambassador in Belgrade Discusses Friendship Relations and Ways to Enhance Joint Cooperation with Serbian Prime Minister
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Tripoli, December 16, 2025 – The Libyan Ambassador to Serbia, Mohamed Ben Ghalboun, met with Serbian Prime Minister Goro Matsut to discuss bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance joint cooperation in various fields.
During the meeting, both sides emphasized the importance of developing political dialogue and intensifying high-level visits, which contribute to supporting common interests and strengthening the historical relations linking Libya and Serbia.
The Serbian Prime Minister expressed his satisfaction with the holding of the Serbian-Libyan Business Forum in Belgrade on December 10 and 11, in addition to the same forum being held in January of this year in the Libyan capital, Tripoli. He pointed out the important role of these events in enhancing economic and investment cooperation between the two countries.
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Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, located on the country’s Mediterranean coast. Historically, it was founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC and has since been ruled by the Romans, Arabs, Ottomans, and Italians, which is reflected in its diverse architecture, such as the ancient Red Castle (Assaraya al-Hamra).
Serbia
Serbia is a country in the Balkans with a long and complex history, having been part of major empires like the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman before emerging as an independent kingdom in the 19th century. Its cultural sites, such as the medieval monasteries of Studenica and Sopoćani (UNESCO World Heritage Sites), reflect its deep Orthodox Christian heritage and historical significance in the region.
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital of Serbia, situated at the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. Its strategic location has made it a historically contested city, having been fought over in 115 wars and rebuilt from the ashes 44 times, with a history of settlement dating back over 7,000 years. Key historical layers include its time as a Roman stronghold, the capital of the medieval Serbian state, and later a major city within the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian empires.
Libyan capital
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, situated on the country’s northwestern coast. Founded in the 7th century BCE by the Phoenicians, it has been ruled by the Romans, Vandals, Byzantines, Arabs, Ottomans, Italians, and was an administrative center during various periods. The city’s historic core, the medina of Old Tripoli, contains architecture reflecting these diverse cultural influences.
