“ Man of principle » for Joe Biden, defender « rights of vulnerable people » for Emmanuel Macron, former President of the United States Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday at the age of 100, is hailed around the world for his commitment to human rights.
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In the United States, many presidents have paid tribute to Jimmy Carter and his work, both at the White House and afterwards with his commitment to humanitarian work, but also to democracy.
“ America and the world have lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian », reacted the American president Joe Biden and his wife in a press release. “ For anyone seeking to know what it means to live a life of purpose and meaning […] study Jimmy Carter, a man of principle, faith and humility “.
“ 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 », wrote for his part Donald Trumpthe 45th and soon 47th American president, about the 39th.
Jimmy Carter worked tirelessly for a better and fairer world », greeted in a press release the former tenant of the White House Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary Clinton who was a candidate for the presidency. “ Guided by his faith, President Carter lived in service to others – until the very end “.
Former Republican President George W. Bush called Jimmy Carter, a Democrat, “a man of deep convictions », believing that “ his efforts to leave the world a better place were not limited to his presidency » from 1977 to 1981.
Panama’s president praises his role in returning control of the canal to his country
In the world, Emmanuel Macron pointed out that Jimmy Carter “ defended the rights of the most vulnerable people and tirelessly led the fight for peace », on X.
The Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi greeted the “ important role » by Jimmy Carter, architect of the Camp David agreements of 1978, for peace between Egypt and Israel.
The Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva paid tribute to “ a lover of democracy and a defender of peace » who, after his departure from the White House, continued to act for “ promote human rights and peace and eradicate diseases in Africa and Latin America “.
The president of Panama highlighted Jimmy Carter’s role in negotiating the treaty signed during his presidency in 1977, which paved the way for the transfer of the Panama Canal to Panamanian control on December 31, 1999. Thanks to them, “ the transfer of the canal to Panama and the full sovereignty of our country have been achieved », Estimated José Raúl Mulino at a time when Donald Trump threatens to regain control of this crucial passageway for international trade.
Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian President, recalled the firm support for kyiv in its fight “ for freedom “, in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “ His heart stood firmly with us in our continuing fight for freedom […]. We appreciate his unwavering commitment to the Christian faith and democratic values, as well as his unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s unjustified aggression. », wrote Volodymyr Zelensky on X.
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel assured that Cubans would remember with “ gratitude ” of former US President Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday, for his efforts in favor of ” improving relationships » between the two countries.
For the director of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the work of Jimmy Carter’s foundation “ has saved countless lives and brought many neglected tropical diseases closer to elimination “.
Keir StarmerBritish Prime Minister, paid tribute to the commitment to peace of the former American president. “ Motivated by his deep faith and values, President Carter redefined the post-presidency with a remarkable commitment to social justice and human rights at home and abroad “, added the Labor leader, while King Charles III stressed that the former president had “ dedicated his life to working for peace and human rights “.
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