Kathmandu, Jan. 3
Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba has
expressed deep sorrow over the demise of former President of the USA, Jimmy
Carter, and offered heartfelt tributes to his memory.
She visited the US Embassy in Kathmandu and
signed a condolence book in honour of Carter on Friday, the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs informed in a statement while adding that she extended condolences to
Carter's family from the Nepali people, the Government of Nepal, and herself.
A Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Carter had
founded the Carter Centre.
He passed away at the age of 100 on
December 29. In her message in the condolence book, FM Dr. Rana described
Carter as a champion of democracy and a true friend of Nepal.
In her tribute, Minister Deuba stated,
“President Carter was an exemplary figure in philanthropy, peace, and
democracy. As the President of the United States and the founder of the Carter Centre,
his contributions to human rights and democratic values have been widely
lauded.”
Reflecting on Carter’s visits to Nepal
during the Constituent Assembly elections in 2007 and 2013, she acknowledged
his steadfast support for peace and democracy in Nepal. She noted that Carter
would always be remembered as a genuine friend and well-wisher of the country.
Born on October 1, 1924, Carter served as
the 39th president of the USA from 1977 to 1981 representing the
Democratic Party. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy and served
as the governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 4 January 2025.
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