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World leaders have expressed their condolences following the death of former US President Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday at the age of 100.

The 39th American president led momentous foreign policy initiatives that continue to this day, including a Middle East peace agreement between Israel and Egypt, the normalization of relations with China initiated by the Richard Nixon administration, and the signing of treaties that ultimately gave Panama control over the country gave Panama Canal from the USA.

In 2002, Carter received the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize “for his decades of tireless efforts to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, advance democracy and human rights, and promote economic and social development.”

But Carter was widely criticized for his handling of the 1979 Iran hostage crisis, in which dozens of American citizens were held captive for 444 days by Iranian revolutionaries angered by U.S. support for Iran’s authoritarian ruler Shah Mohammed. Reza Pahlavi stormed the embassy in Tehran.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi:

“At this moment of grief, I extend my sincerest condolences to the family of former American President Jimmy Carter and to the President and people of the United States of America. President Carter was a symbol of humanitarian and diplomatic efforts. His deep belief in peace and justice has inspired many individuals and institutions around the world to follow his path. His efforts to uphold the peace agreement between Egypt and Israel will go down in history, and his humanitarian work demonstrates a standard of love, peace and brotherhood. His legacy ensures that he will be remembered as one of the world’s greatest leaders in the service of humanity. May God have mercy on former President Jimmy Carter.”

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino:

“I extend my condolences to the family, people and government of the United States on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. His time in the White House marked complex times that were critical for Panama to negotiate and agree to the Torrijos-Carter Accords in 1977, which secured the transfer of the Canal into Panamanian hands and the full sovereignty of our country. May his soul rest in peace.”

French President Emmanuel Macron:

“Throughout his life, Jimmy Carter was a steadfast champion of the rights of the most vulnerable and fought tirelessly for peace. France sends its heartfelt thoughts to his family and to the American people.”

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer:

“I deeply regretted the news of President Carter’s passing and wanted to recognize his decades of selfless service to the public. His presidency will be remembered for the historic Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt, and it was his lifelong commitment to peace that earned him the Nobel Peace Prize. Motivated by his strong faith and values, President Carter redefined his presidential term with a remarkable commitment to social justice and human rights at home and abroad. Whether supporting elections around the world and disseminating health solutions through the Carter Center or continuing to build homes with Habitat for Humanity into his 90s, Jimmy Carter lived his values ​​to the end in service to others. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this moment.”

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban:

“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. I extend my deepest condolences to the Carter family and the American people.”

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau:

“Jimmy Carter’s legacy is one of compassion, kindness, empathy and hard work. He spent his life serving others at home and around the world—and he loved it. He was always considerate of me and generous with his advice. My deepest condolences to the Carter family, his many loved ones, and the American people as they mourn the loss of a former president and lifelong humanitarian. May his selfless service continue to inspire us all in the years to come.”

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva:

“Jimmy Carter was a senator, governor of Georgia and president of the United States. Above all, he was a lover of democracy and an advocate of peace. In the late 1970s, he put pressure on the Brazilian dictatorship to release political prisoners. Later, as a former president, he continued to promote human rights, peace and disease eradication in Africa and Latin America. As a former president, Carter achieved the feat of holding a job over the decades that was as important or even more important than his tenure in the White House. He criticized unilateral military actions by superpowers and the use of killer drones. He worked with Brazil to resolve conflicts in Venezuela and aid Haiti. He founded the Carter Center, a global reference for democracy, human rights and dialogue. He will forever be remembered as a name that defended that peace is the most important prerequisite for development. My condolences go out to his family, friends, fellow believers and compatriots at this time of farewell.”

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel:

“My condolences go out 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 visits to Cuba and his declaration of freedom for the (Cuban) Five.”

This is a developing story and will be updated.