World leaders have reacted to the news that former US President Jimmy Carter, who as president brokered peace between Israel and Egypt and later won the Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian work, has died at the age of 100.
American politicians remembered the giant. Joe Biden said his memories of Carter boil down to “courtesy, civility, civility” and Carter’s belief that everyone “deserves a shot.”
The White House has ordered a state funeral for Jan. 9, declared it a national day of mourning, and ordered the American flag to be flown at half-mast for 30 days.
“America, and in my view, the world, has lost an outstanding leader,” Biden said of Carter, adding, “He was a statesman and a humanitarian.”
Meanwhile, Pope Francis praised Carter for his “steadfast commitment to reconciliation and peace among peoples, the defense of human rights, and the welfare of the poor and needy, motivated by a deep Christian faith.” This was reported by the official Vatican News. Exit of the Papal Palace.
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said Carter “played a key role in conflict mediation, election monitoring, democracy promotion, and disease prevention and eradication.” For these and other efforts, he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 and helped advance the work of the United Nations. ”
“President Carter will be remembered for his solidarity with the vulnerable, his abiding grace, and his enduring belief in the common good and common humanity.”
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said, “Mr. Carter’s important role in achieving the peace agreement between Egypt and Israel will remain etched in history, and his humanitarian work is a symbol of love, peace, and brotherhood.” “It embodies the highest standards of excellence.”
“For his enduring accomplishments, he will be remembered as one of the world’s most distinguished leaders in the service of humanity.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his condolences to the Israeli government in modest words.
“We will always remember President Carter’s role in concluding the first Arab-Israeli peace treaty, signed by Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat. This peace treaty lasted nearly half a century. is preserved and brings hope to future generations,” Prime Minister Netanyahu wrote to X.
Mr. Carter had accused the country of imposing apartheid on the Palestinians. It has been revealed that Prime Minister Netanyahu did not meet with former President Carter during his visit to Israel in 2015.
In the UK, Keir Starmer has led many commemorations, saying he has “redefined his post-presidency with his outstanding commitment to social justice and human rights at home and abroad”.
“His presidency will be remembered for the historic Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt, and it was his lifelong dedication to peace that led to him winning the Nobel Peace Prize. Noda.”
The Prime Minister said Mr Carter would be remembered for his “decades of selfless public service”.
Sir Keir joined other leaders, including King Charles, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey, and former prime ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, in paying tribute to the 39th president.
King Charles said Mr Carter was a “dedicated public servant who dedicated his life to promoting peace and human rights”.
“His dedication and humility were an inspiration to many and I remember his visit to the UK in 1977 with great fondness.”
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said in a post on X that Carter above all else “loved democracy and championed peace.”
Lula recalled that Carter pressured Brazil’s military dictatorship to release political prisoners in the 1970s. “Then, as a former president, he continued to campaign for the promotion of human rights, peace and the eradication of disease in Africa and Latin America,” he added.
“For decades, Mr. Carter accomplished the feat of serving as a former president with as much, if not more, importance than his tenure in the White House,” Lula wrote.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning expressed “deep condolences” over Carter’s death at a Foreign Ministry press conference.
Carter was the U.S. president who oversaw the establishment of diplomatic relations between his country and the People’s Republic of China in 1979.
“Former President Carter was the driving force behind the establishment of China-US diplomatic relations and made important contributions to the development of China-US relations and friendly exchanges and cooperation between the two countries,” Mao Zedong said.
The US-China agreement included severing diplomatic relations between the US and Taiwan, an arrangement that continues to this day. However, the United States says it maintains a “strong unofficial relationship” with Taiwan.
In France, President Emmanuel Macron said: “Throughout his life, Jimmy Carter was a staunch defender of the rights of the most vulnerable and a tireless advocate of peace. France sends his family and the American people our deepest thoughts. ”
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz wrote: “We join our American friends in mourning the death of former President Jimmy Carter. The United States has lost a dedicated fighter for democracy. The world has lost a great mediator of peace and human rights in the Middle East. I did.”
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Mr Carter had “served his country honorably, humanely and with compassion”. His work has advanced peace, health, and democracy around the world.
“He will be remembered for his moral leadership,” she added. “May his noble legacy live on.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Carter was “a leader who served when Ukraine was not yet independent, but whose heart stands firmly with us in our ongoing fight for freedom.” Ta.
“He dedicated his life to promoting world peace and defending human rights. Today we remember that peace matters and that the world must unite against those who threaten these values. Sho.”
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, “Jimmy Carter’s legacy is one of compassion, kindness, empathy, and hard work. I loved it.”
Panamanian President José Raul Mulino said Mr. Carter’s time in the White House was “marked by difficult times, ceding the (Panama) Canal to Panama’s hands and making our country truly sovereign.”
In Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Mr Carter had left an “amazing legacy”.
“More than being elected president or winning the Nobel Peace Prize, Jimmy Carter’s legacy is best judged for changing, saving, and uplifting lives.”
Report contributed by Reuters
