Emile Saint-Lot played a major role in the independence of which country?

Emile Saint-Lot, also Emile Saint-Lôt (Bel-Air, Haiti 11 September 1904 – 17 August 1976 New-York) was a Haitian politician, lawyer, and journalist.

He served as the first ambassador of Haiti to the United Nations, and a member of the security council responsible for voting on the independence of countries. He was decisive for the independence of Somalia, Israel, and Libya.

The birth of the United Nations in 1945 was pivotal for Haiti and for Sénateur Emile Saint-Lôt. Haiti is a founding and permanent member of the United Nations and Sénateur Emile Saint-Lôt served as the first U.N. Ambassadeur for Haiti and as a member of the Security Council, responsible for voting on the independence of countries.

In 1957 at the U.N. in New York, Ambassadeur Emile Saint-Lôt presented his famous speech for the independence of Libya. Upon completing his speech, after receiving numerous compliments on his presentation, he was approached by an ambassador who remarked “le temps est sombre” (the time/setting is dark). Ambassadeur Emile Saint-Lôt, known for his quick thinking and optimistic energy said with a warm smile, “mais, l’esprit brille” (but the spirit is bright). This statement captures the essence of Senateur and Ambassadeur Emile Saint-Lôt and speaks to his culture of leadership excellence. He was always seeing, being, giving and bringing; the brightness to the forefront.