Thursday 02 / January / 2025
Condolences continued to pour in from all corners of the world.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Carter's "heart stood firmly with us in our ongoing fight for freedom," despite acknowledging that the late president served when Ukraine was not yet independent.
"We deeply appreciate his steadfast commitment to Christian faith and democratic values, as well as his unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's unprovoked aggression," Zelensky said on X.
"Today, let us remember: peace matters, and the world must remain united in standing against those who threaten these values."
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also hailed Carter's "remarkable legacy."
"Beyond being elected to the Presidency or being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, Jimmy Carter's legacy is best measured in lives changed, saved and uplifted," he said.
World leaders hail Carter's legacy
French President Emmanuel Macron praised Carter, calling him an advocate for the most vulnerable who fought for peace.
"Throughout his life, Jimmy Carter has been a steadfast advocate for the rights of the most vulnerable and has tirelessly fought for peace," Macron said in a post on the platform X.
"France sends its heartfelt thoughts to his family and to the American people," the French president said.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer also mourned the late US president, remembering his "decades of selfless public service."
Starmer said Carter's presidency will be remembered for the historic Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt.
"Motivated by his strong faith and values, President Carter redefined the post-presidency with a remarkable commitment to social justice and human rights at home and abroad," Starmer said.
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi described Carter as "a symbol of humanitarian efforts and diplomacy."
"His significant role in achieving the peace agreement between Egypt and Israel will remain etched in the annals of history, and his humanitarian work exemplifies a lofty standard of love, peace, and brotherhood," Sissi said in a statement where he sent his condolences to Carter's family, the US president and the people of the United States.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hailed Carter's legacy of "compassion, kindness, empathy and hard work."
"He served others both at home and around the world his entire life — and he loved doing it," Trudeau said.
Carter 'embodied integrity, compassion,' Blinken says
The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken mourned Carter, saying he embodied during his decades of public service "integrity, compassion and a commitment to advancing the freedom, security and welfare of others."
Like many others remembering Carter's legacy, Blinken zoomed in on his role in brokering the peace deal between Egypt and Israel, describing it as a "landmark deal" which "helped forge peace between two nations that had spent decades at war."
"His efforts are an important reminder of what’s possible, especially amidst renewed conflict and suffering in the region," said Blinken, who has exhausted his last months in office attempting to broker another treaty in the Middle East region.
Blinken has visited the region nearly a dozen times since the Hamas-led terror attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023 triggered the ongoing war in Gaza and the related fighting in Lebanon.
His relentless attempts, alongside Egypt and Qatar, to mediate a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza have yet to bear fruit.
Carter's legacy will 'inspire Americans for generations,' Bush says
Former Republican President George W. Bush said the legacy of the late Carter will "inspire Americans for generations."
Bush hailed Carter's post-presidency work through his nonprofit Carter Center, which included building affordable housing and promoting public health and global democracy.
The work "set an example of service that will inspire Americans for generations," Bush said.
Carter was a strong opponent of Bush's 2003 invasion of Iraq.
NASA remembers Carter's contributions
The US space agency NASA has hailed Carter's contributions to space exploration, particularly remembering the Voyager Golden Record.
The Record was included aboard two Voyager spacecraft launched in 1977, during Carter's term in the White House.
NASA said the record was "currently traveling through interstellar space."
"Carter's message of peace continues to reach across the 'vast and awesome universe'," the agency said.
Empire State Building honors 'life and legacy' of Carter
The Empire State Building in New York said it was reflecting the colors of the US flag in memory of the late president.
"Tonight we will shine in Red White and Blue to honor the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter," the Empire State Building said on social media.
