New York: Europe and the Arabs
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres expressed his deep sorrow over the passing of former US President Jimmy Carter, and offered his deepest condolences to his family and to the American people and government.
In his statement issued yesterday, Sunday, the Secretary-General said that President Carter will remain in memory "for his solidarity with the vulnerable, his enduring grace, and his unwavering belief in the common good and our common humanity."
He added: "His legacy as a peacemaker, human rights champion, and humanitarian will endure."
It was reported that Mr. Carter - who was the 39th President of the United States - passed away today at the age of 100 after a struggle with illness. His leadership contributed significantly to international peace and security, including through the historic Camp David Accords, the Second Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union, and the Panama Canal Treaties.
Mr. Guterres stressed that President Carter’s commitment to international peace and human rights continued after he left office, playing a key role in mediating conflict resolution, monitoring elections, promoting democracy, and preventing and eradicating diseases. “These and other efforts earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 and helped strengthen the work of the United Nations,” he said.