Edgard Leblanc, President of the Council for the Transitional Presidency (CPT), delivered a speech at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, representing Haiti. In his address, Leblanc expressed his immense honor in speaking on behalf of the Haitian people at this pivotal moment in their history—a people who, despite enduring many storms, have always managed to rise again.

"As the first Black republic in the world, Haiti carries within its core the pride of a heroic struggle for freedom and human dignity. Today, it stands at a critical crossroads. It is with the weight of this history and the hope for a better future that I address you, calling for active solidarity from the international community," President Leblanc stated.