President Ramchandra Paudel and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli have expressed deep sorrow at the passing of former US President and Nobel laureate Jimmy Carter.

President Paudel extended heartfelt condolences, highlighting Carter’s contributions to peace, human rights, and global benevolence. “His work has been an inspiration to the world,” President Paudel wrote in a post on X expressing sympathy to Carter’s family and the American people.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Oli shared his sadness recalling Carter’s 2013 visit to Nepal. Oli praised Carter’s lasting legacy of philanthropy and dedication to human rights and peace. “May his family and the American people find strength in this loss,” Prime Minister Oli wrote on X.

Likewise, Speaker Devraj Ghimire expressed deep sorrow over the demise of former US President Carter. Ghimire conveyed heartfelt condolences to Carter’s family and the American people, highlighting his inspirational contributions to peace, human rights, and poverty alleviation.

Ghimire acknowledged Carter’s significant role in Nepal's peace process, particularly through the Carter Centre’s involvement during challenging times. He said that Carter’s efforts in fostering dialogue and consensus were instrumental in guiding Nepal towards peace and stability.

Praising Carter’s legacy, Ghimire said his work in conflict resolution, human rights advocacy, and strengthening democratic practices served as a beacon of hope for Nepal and the world. 

Carter, who served as the 39th President of the United States and received the Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian work, died at his home in Plains, Georgia, on Sunday. He was 100.

After leaving the White House, he earned a reputation as a committed humanitarian. He was widely seen as a better former president than he was a president - a status he readily acknowledged, Reuters reported.

World leaders and former US presidents paid tribute to a man they praised as compassionate, humble and committed to peace in the Middle East.

The Carter Centre, founded by Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, began working to build peace in Nepal in 2004, mediating conflict between various factions. It observed the country’s first Constituent Assembly election in 2008 and then conducted long-term political and constitutional monitoring until June 2013.

Later that same year, it observed a second Constituent Assembly election. Nepal adopted a new constitution in September 2015, and in 2017, The Carter Centre returned to observe the first federal and provincial elections under the new constitution.

Carter arrived in Kathmandu in November 2013 for a week-long visit to observe the second Constituent Assembly election. The Center’s mission was led by Carter and former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand Surakiart Sathirathai.