Angela Merkel’s defence minister refused to wear traditional Muslim attire during her official visit in Saudi Arabia.
Ursula von der Leyen shunned the abaya, the black full length dress that covers the entire body but not the face, during her diplomatic engagement in Riyadh.
The Christian Democratic Union politician, the first woman in German history to hold the defence portfolio, was meeting Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman al Saud.
“Of course, I respect the customs and customs of a country,” said Ms Leyen, as quoted in German tabloid Bild.
“I strive to comply with such rules. But for me there are limits to the way I adapt to the country. Full story...
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Ursula von der Leyen shunned the abaya, the black full length dress that covers the entire body but not the face, during her diplomatic engagement in Riyadh.
The Christian Democratic Union politician, the first woman in German history to hold the defence portfolio, was meeting Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman al Saud.
“Of course, I respect the customs and customs of a country,” said Ms Leyen, as quoted in German tabloid Bild.
“I strive to comply with such rules. But for me there are limits to the way I adapt to the country. Full story...
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