Libya–Yemen relations refer to the current and historical relationshipofLibya and Yemen. The two have generally enjoyed cordial and friendly relations throughout history, especially when both were led by socialist-leaning governments that were aligned with the Soviet Union.[1] They both shared a common anti-colonial and anti-imperialist stance, and supported liberation movements in Africa and Palestine.[2] In 2010, Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and Yemeni leader Ali Abdullah Saleh met at the Arab-African summit in Sirte, Libya.[3] Libya has an embassy in Sana'a,[4] while Yemen has an embassy in Tripoli.[5] Both the countries have many cultural proximities and are members of the Non-Aligned Movement, Arab League, Council of Arab Economic Unity, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the UN.
