LONDON: World leaders expressed their condolences and paid tribute to former US President Jimmy Carter on Sunday, highlighting his lifelong dedication to peace, democracy, and humanitarian causes. The tributes underscored the profound impact of Carter's leadership and advocacy, which extended far beyond his presidency.
According to Anadolu Agency, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer remembered Carter on X for his "decades of selfless public service" and his instrumental role in the Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt. Starmer emphasized that Carter "lived his values in the service of others to the very end," noting his strong faith and values that redefined the post-presidency with a remarkable commitment to social justice and human rights.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban highlighted Carter's contribution to Hungary during a challenging time. Orban remarked on X, "By returning the Holy Crown to the people of Hungary at the end of the 70s, he gave freedom-loving Hungarians hope in a hopeless time," emphasizing Carter's enduring significance to Hungary.
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris described Carter on X as a "global statesman and human rights pioneer" who served with "distinction and decency." Harris praised Carter's role in fostering peace, particularly in the Middle East, and as a "respected voice" on the path to the Good Friday Agreement in Ireland. "The world has lost a great humanitarian, the United States has lost a great president, and a family has lost a wonderful, decent man," Harris said.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy also paid tribute, calling Carter "a lifelong champion of rights, democracy, and global health." Lammy noted, "Few statesmen have achieved as much out of office as in. The Carter Center's work is a powerful, enduring legacy," on X.
Carter, the 39th president of the United States, served from 1977 to 1981. He died Sunday at the age of 100 at his home in Plains, Georgia. His commitment to peace, exemplified through his Nobel Peace Prize-winning efforts and decades of humanitarian work, was universally recognized by these leaders.