Carter's life is a testament to the power of service

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong joined world leaders and American politicians in reacting to news that former US president Jimmy Carter, who brokered peace between Israel and Egypt when he was in the White House, and later received the Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian work, has died at the age of 100.

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PRIME MINISTER LAWRENCE WONG
"Singapore joins the US in mourning the passing of former president Jimmy Carter.

"His lifelong commitment to peace, humanitarianism and service left an enduring legacy on the global stage.

"President Carter deeply valued the US' role in fostering peace and stability in our region. During his term as President, the US became an Asean Dialogue Partner in 1977.

"The following year, he attended the very first Asean-US Ministerial Meeting held in Washington D.C. Mr Lee Kuan Yew, who was PM at that time, was impressed by President Carter's 'command of the facts on Singapore and on the Asean region'. He will be fondly remembered as a good friend of Singapore and Asean.

"Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family and loved ones during this time of loss."

U.S. PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN AND FIRST LADY JILL BIDEN
"Today, America and the world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian.

"Over six decades, we had the honour of calling Jimmy Carter a dear friend. But, what's extraordinary about Jimmy Carter, though, is that millions of people throughout America and the world who never met him thought of him as a dear friend as well."

U.S. VICE-PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS
"Jimmy Carter's life is a testament to the power of service - as a lieutenant in the US Navy, the 76th Governor of Georgia, and the 39th President of the United States. He reminded our nation and the world that there is strength in decency and compassion."

U.S. PRESIDENT-ELECT DONALD TRUMP
"The challenges Jimmy faced as president came at a pivotal time for our country, and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans. For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude."