Death: Reactions to the death of former US President Carter

There have been expressions of mourning around the world following the death of former US President Jimmy Carter. Reactions at a glance:

“With his compassion and moral clarity, he worked to eradicate disease, build peace, promote civil and human rights, support free and fair elections, shelter the homeless and always advocate for the most vulnerable among us.”

(US President Joe Biden)

“He worked hard to make America a better place and for that I give him my highest respect.”

(US President-elect Donald Trump)

“For him, there were things that were more important than re-election – things like integrity, respect and compassion. (…) Whenever I had the opportunity to spend time with President Carter, it was clear that he was not just… knew these values. He embodied them.”

(Former US President Barack Obama)

“He worked tirelessly for a better, fairer world.”

(Former US President Bill Clinton)

“James Earl Carter, Jr. was a man of deep-rooted convictions. He was loyal to his family, his community and his country.”

(Former US President George W. Bush)

“The United States is losing a committed champion of democracy. The world is losing a great mediator who fought for peace in the Middle East and for human rights.”

(Chancellor Olaf Scholz)

“Throughout his life, Carter was a steadfast advocate for the rights of the most vulnerable.”

(French President Emmanuel Macron)

“Motivated by his strong faith and values, President Carter redefined the post-presidency era with a remarkable commitment to social justice and human rights at home and abroad.”

(British Prime Minister Keir Starmer)

“His commitment and humility were an inspiration to many.”

“He dedicated his life to promoting world peace and defending human rights. Today, let us remember: Peace is important, and the world must continue to stand united against those who threaten these values.”

(Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenkyj)

“His life embodied the American dream, as he rose from humble beginnings in Plains, Georgia, to become the leader of the United States of America.”

(Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau)

“His legacy as a peacemaker, human rights advocate and humanitarian will live on.”

(UN Secretary General António Guterres)

“His kindness and perseverance will live on in the memories of countless people.”

(Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof)

“Our people will remember with gratitude their efforts to improve relations (…).” (Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel)

“His presidency was marked by complex times that were crucial for Panama to negotiate and agree on the Torrijos-Carter Accords in 1977, which achieved the handover of the Canal to Panama and the full sovereignty of our country.”

(Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino)

“The memory of President Jimmy Carter will always be honored in Hungary. By returning the Holy Crown to the Hungarian people in the late 1970s, he gave hope to the freedom-loving Hungarians in a hopeless time.”

(Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán)

“President Jimmy Carter: the tireless champion of peace and human rights. The Nobel Peace Prize is a testament to his crucial role in resolving conflicts that changed the course of history.”

(President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola)

“His significant role in bringing about the peace agreement between Egypt and Israel will go down in history, and his humanitarian commitment is an example of a high level of love, peace and brotherhood.”

(Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi)

“Jimmy Carter was a person of deep faith and a true humanitarian who dedicated his life after his presidency to eradicating disease, preventing conflict, fighting poverty and fighting for human rights. (…) Our world is through Jimmy Carter’s life and work a better place may he rest in eternal peace.”

(Anthony Albanese, Australian Prime Minister, on X)

“He served his country with honor – and with humanity, with compassion. His work promoted peace, health and democracy worldwide. He will be remembered for his moral leadership. May his noble legacy live on.”

(EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, on X)

“We will always remember President Carter’s role in forging the first Arab-Israeli peace treaty, signed by Israel’s Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Egypt’s President Anwar al-Sadat. A peace treaty that has endured for nearly half a century and brought hope to future generations gives.”

(Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on X)