00:41President of Haiti's transitional council Dr Edgard Leblanc Fils appeared rather thirsty during his speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday.
Footage shows him reaching for a glass of water, but grabbing the pitcher itself and taking a swig - and drenching himself in the process - before continuing with his speech, unperturbed.
Leblanc Fils, who was president of Haiti's Senate between 1995 and 2000, was named president of the Transitional Presidential Council following the resignation of prime minister Ariel Henry in April, amid escalating gang violence.
The UNGA High-level General Debate continues in New York until September 30.
I'll drink to that! 'Thirsty' Haitian transitional leader swigs from pitcher, drenches himself at UNGA
President of Haiti's transitional council Dr Edgard Leblanc Fils appeared rather thirsty during his speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday.
Footage shows him reaching for a glass of water, but grabbing the pitcher itself and taking a swig - and drenching himself in the process - before continuing with his speech, unperturbed.
Leblanc Fils, who was president of Haiti's Senate between 1995 and 2000, was named president of the Transitional Presidential Council following the resignation of prime minister Ariel Henry in April, amid escalating gang violence.
The UNGA High-level General Debate continues in New York until September 30.
President of Haiti's transitional council Dr Edgard Leblanc Fils appeared rather thirsty during his speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday.
Footage shows him reaching for a glass of water, but grabbing the pitcher itself and taking a swig - and drenching himself in the process - before continuing with his speech, unperturbed.
Leblanc Fils, who was president of Haiti's Senate between 1995 and 2000, was named president of the Transitional Presidential Council following the resignation of prime minister Ariel Henry in April, amid escalating gang violence.
The UNGA High-level General Debate continues in New York until September 30.