United Arab Emirates sent to the Ministry of foreign Affairs a note in connection with the fact that the airport "Riga" was disrespectful to Muslim traditions and the diplomatic immunity of the new UAE Ambassador to Latvia Hanan Khalfan Obaid Ali al-Madani.

When the Ambassador arrived in Latvia, airport officials demanded that she took a traditional Muslim clothes and hijab. The Ambassador said that he could do it only in the presence of women, but such opportunities the staff of the airport is not provided. Moreover, from the staff followed by offensive comments.

The foreign Ministry said the circumstances of the case. Airport spokesman Laura Carney said that the checks at the airport are in accordance with European requirements for the safety of air travel. No interpretations are not allowed.