A former American president remembered with “gratitude” by both Donald Trump and Cuba. Most of the world recognized the legacy of peace, democracy and human rights of Jimmy Carter, died on Sunday at the age of 100.
USA
Joe Biden
“The United States and the world have lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian,” said outgoing President Biden along with his wife Jill in a statement, in which they also announced state funerals for Carter.
“He worked to eradicate diseases, not only in his country, but around the world. He forged peace, promoted civil rights, human rights, promoted free and fair elections around the world. He built houses for homeless people with his own hands,” Biden stressed.
donald trump
The president-elect said Americans owe Carter a “debt of gratitude.” “The challenges Jimmy faced as president came at a crucial time for our country and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans,” Trump said on social media.
Bill Clinton
The former president said that Carter “lived to serve others, until the end.” In a joint statement with his wife Hillary, he stressed that the former president “worked tirelessly for a better and more just world.”
George W. Bush
The former Republican president assured that Carter “dignified the position” and continued his “efforts to leave a better world” after leaving the presidency.
Barack Obama
Former Democratic President Barack Obama said Carter “taught everyone what it means to live a life of grace, dignity, justice and service.”
World leaders, governments and entities
Cuba
“Our people will remember with gratitude for your efforts to improve relationshipshis visits to #Cuba and statement in favor of the freedom of the Five (Cuban agents arrested in 1998 and convicted of espionage in the United States)”, said President Miguel Díaz-Canel on the social network X.
Panama
The president of Panama, José Raúl Mulino, highlighted Carter’s crucial role in “negotiating and agreeing” on the transfer of the canal from the United States to Panama.
“His time in the White House marked complex times, which for Panama were crucial to negotiate and agree on the Torrijos-Carter Treaties in 1977, with which the transfer of the Canal to Panamanian hands and the full sovereignty of our country was achieved. Peace to his soul.”
Venezuela
Through a statement, the Venezuelan Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted that “his contributions to global politics and his dedication to peace have left an indelible mark on the world.”
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro added: “We will always remember the contribution he made at the time to dismantle the destabilizing attempts, the intolerance of the far right and the coup in Venezuela.”
Mexico, Peru, Guatemala, Honduras, Chile and Nicaraguapublished official messages of condolences and highlighted Carter’s legacy of his efforts to promote peace, human rights and democracy in the region.
Brazil
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva praised Carter as “a lover of democracy and defender of peace,” and stressed his pressure on Brazil’s dictatorship to release political prisoners.
Lula recalled that Carter “worked with Brazil to mediate the conflicts in Venezuela and to help Haiti,” and that he leaves as a legacy his defense “that peace is the most important condition for development.”
Spain
The President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchez, highlighted Carter as “one of the leaders most committed to justice and human rights and will always be remembered for his defense of democracies and his dedication to Peace,” he wrote in X.
China
The president of the Asian giant, Xi Jinging, recalled the drive to normalize bilateral relations: “He has long made important contributions to the development of ties between China and the United States and to the promotion of friendly exchanges and cooperation between the two countries.” Xi said, according to state broadcaster CCTV.
France
President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to Carter’s legacy by noting that he “defended the rights of the most vulnerable people and tirelessly led the fight for peace.”
Israel
Israeli President Isaac Herzog recalled the importance of the former Democratic president for the signing of the Camp David accords in 1978 to sign peace between his country and Egypt. An agreement that “continues to be an anchor of stability throughout Middle East and North Africa decades later.”
“His legacy will be defined by his deep commitment to forging peace among nations,” Herzog said.
Egypt
Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al Sisi hailed Carter as a “symbol of humanitarian efforts” for his role as mediator in the 1978 Camp David accords for a peace treaty between his country and Israel.
Ukraine
“We deeply appreciate your firm commitment to the Christian faith and democratic values, as well as your unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s unprovoked aggression,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
United Kingdom
“Whether supporting elections around the world, spreading health solutions through the Carter Center or building homes with Habitat for Humanity into his 90s, Jimmy Carter lived his values in the service of others until the end,” noted the prime minister. British, Keir Starmer.
Pope Francis
Francis “welcomed with sadness” the news of Carter’s death, the Vatican Secretary of State declared on Monday.
The pontiff offered his “heartfelt condolences” and recalled the “firm commitment [de Carter]motivated by a deep Christian faith, with the cause of reconciliation and peace between peoples, the defense of human rights and the well-being of the poor and the needy,” Cardinal Pietro Parolin wrote in a message.
WHO
World Health Organization (WHO) Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the Carter Center’s work “saved countless lives and helped eliminate many neglected tropical diseases.”
