Former President Jimmy Carter was remembered as a humanitarian and peacemaker for the ages by world leaders from some of the United States’ closest allies as well as friendly nations.
Carter passed away on Sunday at the age of 100. He was elected in 1976 and served one term.
During his administration, Carter oversaw the historic Camp David Accords, the peace accord between Israel and Egypt, and later promoted democracy and affordable housing. U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised Carter’s passion of assisting others, especially his nation.
“His presidency will be remembered for the historic Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt, and it was that lifelong dedication to peace that saw him receive the Nobel Peace prize,” Starmer said in a statementlate Sunday.
Starmer pointed out that although though the Iran hostage situation, which started in late 1979, casts a shadow over Carter’s presidency, he made decisive and enduring decisions even after he left office.
Carter was praised Monday by the Arab League, a group of 22 nations from the Middle East and North Africa, for his “tireless efforts to achieve peace in the Middle East, culminating in the signing of the Egyptian-Israeli Peace Treaty in 1979.”
“We also recall with gratitude his genuine and ongoing defense of the rights of the oppressed Palestinian people,” the statement continued. “He was a man characterized by courage and honesty in his political stances.”
Meanwhile, the Vatican said Pope Francis was “saddened” to hear of Carter’s passing.
The pontiff acknowledged his “firm commitment, motivated by deep Christian faith, to the cause of reconciliation and peace between peoples, the defense of human rights and the welfare of the poor and those in need,” according to the statement.
On Sunday, French President Emmanuel Macron also praised Carter for striving for world peace and speaking for people who have few voices.
“Throughout his life, Jimmy Carter has been a steadfast advocate for the rights of the most vulnerable and has tirelessly fought for peace,” Macron said onX.”France sends its heartfelt thoughts to his family and to the American people.”
He Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru released a statement expressing his sadness and vowing to pray “for the repose of the soul” of the deceased president.
“I renew my deep respect for President Carter, who contributed significantly to strengthening the amicable Japan-U.S. relations and to maintaining peace and stability in the international community,” stated the president.
Even though the late president’s tenure in office, the late 1970s, coincided with Ukraine’s sad existence under the Soviet Union, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy referred to Carter as a brother in arms in the country’s struggle for sovereignty.
“We express our heartfelt condolences to the American people and to the family of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on his passing,” Zelenskyy stated on X. “He was a leader who served during a time when Ukraine was not yet independent, yet his heart stood firmly with us in our ongoing fight for freedom.”
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wrote one of the more extensive responses to Carter’s passing among Western leaders. He praised the late president for a life of public service devoted to helping others and acknowledged the crucial assistance he received from his late wife, Rosalynn, who passed away in 2023.
“Jimmy Carter s legacy is best measured in lives changed, saved and uplifted,” Albanese remarked on X.
“People living free from debilitating disease because of the work of the Carter Center,” he stated. “Thanks to everyone he encouraged to donate to Habitat for Humanity, people now have a safe place to call home.” Because to Jimmy Carter’s unwavering efforts as a negotiator, people were spared the toll of conflict. His life and work have improved our planet. May he rest in peace forever.
Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, the president of Egypt, claimed that the late president changed the course of history. Without the Camp David Accords peace pact, which Carter negotiated over the course of 16 months in 1978, Egypt may be a very different place.
“His significant role in achieving the peace agreement between Egypt and Israel will remain etched in the annals of history, and his humanitarian work exemplifies a lofty standard of love, peace, and brotherhood,” said el-Sissi. “His enduring legacy ensures that he will be remembered as one of the world s most prominent leaders in service to humanity.”
Calling Carter “courageous and beloved,” Israeli President Isaac Herzog concurred that the pact is a historic accomplishment for an American president and has been a cornerstone of Middle East diplomatic ties.
“President Carter will always be fondly remembered in Israel, and his legacy will be enshrined in his deep commitment to promoting peace between peoples,” Herzog stated in a press release. “The peace between Israel and Egypt, which he led, is considered a historic and groundbreaking diplomatic achievement, which continues to serve as an anchor of stability in the Middle East and North Africa decades later.”
Carter was commended by Panamanian President Jos Raul Mulino for assisting his nation in gaining control of the Panama Canal, a waterway that is located inside its borders and is also essential to international trade.
The comments were made a few days after Donald Trump, the president-elect, proposed that the US should seize ownership of the canal because Panama charges too much to use it. Trump also claimed that China runs the canal without providing any proof.
According to Mulino, Carter accomplished significant work for Panama during a difficult time.
The Torrijos-Carter Treaties, which were negotiated and signed in 1977 and resulted in the canal’s transfer into Panamanian hands and the full sovereignty of our nation, were negotiated and signed during his complicated tenure in the White House, Mulino remarked. “I hope his soul finds peace.
Justin Trudeau, the prime leader of Canada, commended Carter for his guidance and generosity.
Trudeau stated on X that Jimmy Carter left behind a legacy of kindness, understanding, hard work, and compassion. He spent his entire life serving others, both domestically and internationally, and he enjoyed it.
“May his selfless service continue to inspire us all for years to come,” Trudeau added, referring to Carter as a lifelong humanitarian.
According to Chinese news agency Xinhua, President Xi Jinping also offered his “deep condolences” for the loss of President Carter and praised the late leader for advancing U.S.-China ties.
Carter was a decision-maker and booster of China-U.S. diplomatic ties, according to Xi, according to Xihua.
In order to recognize just one China, the Carter administration severed diplomatic connections with the self-governing island and moved Washington’s recognition from the Republic of China in Taipei to the People’s Republic of China in Beijing. Even now, China insists that Taiwan is a part of its territory.
In an homage to Carter, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva described him as “a lover of democracy and a defender of peace.”
He cited Carter’s late 1970s crusade for human rights, peace, and the eradication of illnesses in Africa and Latin America, as well as his attempts to convince the tyrant of Brazil to free political prisoners.
“He will be remembered forever as a name that defended that peace is the most important condition for development,” stated Lula.
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