(VOVworld)- Two Serbian embassy staff members were abducted in Libya on Sunday when their diplomatic convoy, which include the ambassador, came under fire in the coastal city of Sabratha.

It is understood that the Serbian Ambassador to Libya, Oliver Potežica (pictured) was uninjured in the attack Photo: www.tvmost.info

Serbia's foreign ministry named the kidnapped pair as Sladjana Stankovic, a female communications officer, and Jovica Stepic, a male driver. Serbian state television said, citing sources, that Ambassador Oliver Potezica was in the motorcade but was uninjured. It said Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic had spoken with Libyan officials and quoted him as saying he "expects a positive outcome within the next 48 hours." A Libyan security source confirmed the ambassador's escape and said the vehicle carrying the two kidnapped staff was stopped by gunmen in two cars.