Gaddafi giving the salute in front of the New Yorker in Nezavisimost Square in the 1980s

Colonel Muammar Gaddafi’s visit to Varna giving the salute with Todor Zhivkov, this is not widely documented, and specific details about the visit, including the reasons and outcomes, are not prominently highlighted in historical records available. However, Gaddafi’s international visits typically aimed at diplomatic engagement and enhancing Libya’s relations with other countries. During his reign, after a period of international isolation, Gaddafi sought to mend relations with both Eastern and Western countries and other nations by renouncing support for terrorism, abandoning his nuclear ambitions, and engaging in economic reforms. These efforts were part of a broader strategy to reintegrate Libya into the international community, lift economic sanctions, and attract foreign investment, particularly in the petroleum sector.

We are quietly confident that the carpet was present for only one day. Another noteworthy feature indicates that the officer accompanying Gaddafi was trained or inspired by the British army, as evidenced by the nature of his salute. The Masala hotel is prominently seen in the background.