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El-Sisi pays tribute to Carter’s historic role in Middle East peace

“His key role in securing the peace agreement between Egypt and Israel will remain forever etched in history.”

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi speaks during the Sharm el-Sheikh Climate Implementation Summit in Sinai on Nov. 7, 2022. Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi speaks during the Sharm el-Sheikh Climate Implementation Summit in Sinai on Nov. 7, 2022. Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi recognized Jimmy Carter’s key role in brokering the 1978 Camp David Accords in remarks posted on X late Sunday night, shortly after the announcement of the former U.S. president’s death at the age of 100.

“In this sorrowful moment, I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, as well as to the president and people of the United States of America. President Carter was a symbol of humanitarian and diplomatic efforts, and his unwavering belief in peace and justice inspired many individuals and organizations worldwide to follow his example,” al-Sisi wrote in Arabic.

He continued, “His key role in securing the peace agreement between Egypt and Israel will remain forever etched in history. His humanitarian work represents a shining example of love, peace and brotherhood, ensuring that his memory endures as one of the world’s most generous leaders for humanity.”

Al-Sisi concluded with, “May God have mercy on former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.”

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