石破首相、カーター氏死去「深い悲しみ」

　石破茂首相は３０日、カーター元米大統領の死去を受け、「深い悲しみに包まれている。遺族、米国政府および同国民に謹んで哀悼の意を表す」との談話を出した。
　カーター氏については、「生涯を通じて平和外交に積極的に取り組まれ、ノーベル平和賞を受賞されるなど、歴史的な功績を残されてきた」と指摘。「良好な日米関係のさらなる強化のみならず、国際社会の平和と安定の維持に多大なる貢献をされたカーター氏の指導力に改めて深い敬意を覚える」と悼んだ。（2024/12/30-14:40）

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba mourned Sunday's death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter in a statement released Monday.
   "I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of the 39th U.S. president," Ishiba said in the statement. "I extend my heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family, as well as to the government and the people of the United States."
   Carter "achieved historic accomplishments through his tireless efforts not only during his presidency but throughout his life in peace diplomacy, for which he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize," the statement said.
   "I renew my deep respect for President Carter, who contributed significantly to strengthening the amicable Japan-U.S. relations and to maintaining peace and stability in the international community," Ishiba added.