Pallone’s visit sparked significant outrage among the Azerbaijani public. Civil society representatives protested outside the hotel where the congressman was staying, opposing his presence in the country.
According to APA news agency, under pressure from public criticism and protests, Pallone canceled all scheduled meetings and remained confined to his hotel under security. Early in the morning, he departed the country on a chartered flight.
Frank Pallone is widely known for his support of the Armenian lobby and for making repeated defamatory statements against Azerbaijan.
