Former president Jimmy Carter remembered and praised as a humanitarian around the world

World leaders from around the world express their sincere condolences as USA mourns the death former president Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday at the age of 100.

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel came to X to express his sympathy after Carter’s death, writing: “Condolences to the people and government of the United States, especially to the family and loved ones of President James Carter. Our people will remember with gratitude his efforts to improve relations, his visit to Cuba and his statement in favor of freedom (Cuban) five.”

In his one term in the White House, Carter brokered the Camp David accords between Israel and Egypt, helped move the world away from nuclear proliferation with the second Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT), signed the Panama Canal treaties, which ended a century of direct American control of a key channel and deregulation of the nation’s aviation industry.

JIMMY CARTER, 39TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, DEAD AT 100.

President Jimmy Carter addresses a town meeting. An American flag hangs in the background. (Fox News)

Carter received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his efforts to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, leaving many world leaders welcome his work to promote economic and social development as well as human rights.

“We express our sincere condolences to the American people and the family of the former US President Jimmy Carter about his departure. He was a leader who served at a time when Ukraine was not yet independent, but his heart stood firmly with us in our constant struggle for freedom. We deeply 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 unprovoked aggression. He dedicated his life to the promotion of world peace and the defense of human rights. Let us remember today: peace is essential and the world must remain united in opposing those who threaten these values. May his memory be eternal,” he said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Former US President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter wear traditional Ghanaian clothing, a gift from the chief of the Tingoli village in northern Ghana, where the Carter Center, in collaboration with the Ghanaian Ministry of Health, has worked to eradicate Guinea worm and eliminate trachoma. The Carters visited the village on February 8, 2007 as part of a two-week health tour of remote African villages. (The Carter Center)

Longtime allies of the USA King Charles of the Royal Family he also took to social media to express his grief.

“It was with great sadness that I learned of the death of former President Carter. He was a dedicated public servant and dedicated his life to the promotion of peace and human rights. His dedication and humility served as an inspiration to many, and I remember with great fondness his visit to the United Kingdom in 1977 . My thoughts and prayers are with President Carter’s family and the American people at this time.”

LEGACY OF JIMMY, ROSALYNN CARTER HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WILL CONTINUE, ORGANIZATION SAYS

Queen Elizabeth meets President Jimmy Carter and other heads of state at a 1977 summit at Buckingham Palace (National Archives and Records Administration) (State Administration for Archives and Records)

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Carter died at his home in Georgia surrounded by his family.

“My father was a hero, not only to me, but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights and selfless love,” said Chip Carter, son of the former president. “My brothers, sister and I shared him with the rest of the world through these shared beliefs. The world is our family because of the way he brought people together and we thank you for honoring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs.”