Abdul Ati al-Obeidi (About this sound pronunction AHB-duhl AH-tee al oh-BAY-dee Arabic: عبد العاطي العبيدي ); born 10 October 1939) is a Libyan politician and diplomat. He held various top posts in Libya under Muammar Gaddafi; he was Prime Minister from 1977 to 1979 and Head of State from 1979 to 1981. Abdul Ati al-Obeidi was one of three main negotiators in Libya’s decision to denounce and drop their nuclear weapons program.
active years end date
1979-03-01, 1981-01-07
active years start date
1977-03-01, 1979-03-02
birth date
1939-10-10
birth place
Libya, Italian Libya
order in office
Foreign Minister of Libya, Head of State of Libya, Prime Minister of Libya
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