Foreign Minister Dr Arzu Rana signed the Book of Condolence at the US Embassy to mourn the demise of former US President Jimmy Carter in Kathmandu on Friday. (Photo: Rana's X)
Foreign Minister Dr Arzu Rana has offered tribute to former American President Jimmy Carter who passed away earlier this week.
Signing the Book of Condolence at the US Embassy in Kathmandu on Friday, Minister Rana wrote, "Mr. Carter stood as an exemplary figure in philanthropy, peace and democracy. His contributions were widely admired for their lasting impact on upholding human rights and democratic values."
Admiring the late American diplomat as a true friend and well-wisher of Nepal, Rana said, "His legacy of peace and benevolence will forever be cherished and will continue to serve as an inspiration to the people around the world."
Earlier, mentioning her social platform on X on December 30, she had expressed her deep sorrow over the passing of former diplomat Carter and extended heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family. She further wrote, "His unparalled contributions to peace, democracy and human rights will always be remembered."
The longest-lived American president died at the age of 100 years at his home in the small town of Plains, Georgia earlier this week. A moderate Democrat, Carter who entered the 1976 presidential race, governed amid Cold War pressures, turbulent oil markets and social upheaval over racism, women’s rights and America’s global role.
His most acclaimed achievement in office was a Mideast peace deal that he brokered by keeping Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin at the bargaining table for 13 days in 1978.
He founded The Carter Center in 1982 as a first-of-its-kind base of operations, asserting themselves as international peacemakers and champions of democracy, public health and human rights. Carter forged a path that still challenges political assumptions and stands out among the 45 men who reached the nation’s highest office.
The 39th president leveraged his ambition with a keen intellect, deep religious faith and prodigious work ethic, conducting diplomatic missions into his 80s and building houses for the poor well into his 90s.
“My faith demands — this is not optional — my faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can, with whatever I have to try to make a difference,” Carter once said.
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