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See what Saudi Arabians said on social media because The German defence minister, Ursula V. and her team refused to cover their hair during an official visit to Saudi Arabia when thet met with the Deputy Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman al Saud.
Von der Layen was reported an Iranian newspaper to have said:
“No woman in my delegation will be required to wear the abaya, as the right to choose one’s attire is the right shared men and women equally.”
Angela Merkel, German Chancellor, had previously called for a ban on the burqa in Germany saying; “With us, the rule is: show your face, that’s why the full veil is not appropriate, it should be banned.”