World leaders remember former President Jimmy Carter as a humanitarian and peacemaker

World leaders representing the country’s closest allies memorialized former President Jimmy Carter as a peacemaker and humanitarian for the ages.

Carter, who was elected in 1976 and served one term, died Sunday at 100.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer paid tribute to Carter’s spirit of helping others, particularly his country, in helming the historic Camp David Accords, the peace treaty between Israel and Egypt, during his presidency and, afterward, promoting democracy and low-cost housing.

“His presidency will be remembered for the historic Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt, and it was that lifelong dedication to peace that saw him receive the Nobel Peace prize,” Starmer said in a statement late Sunday.

Starmer noted that though Carter’s presidential legacy is clouded by the Iran hostage crisis, which began in late 1979, he made bold and lasting moves long after he left the White House.

“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.

“Jimmy Carter lived his values in the service of others to the very end,” he added. “My thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.”

French President Emmanuel Macron venerated Carter on Sunday for speaking for those without much voice and for fighting for a more peaceful world.

“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 on X. “France sends its heartfelt thoughts to his family and to the American people.”

England’s King Charles III echoed other world leaders Sunday. He praised Carter in a statement for “promoting 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,” the king said.

He also extended his condolences to Carter’s family and “the American people.”