In a condolence message to the government and people of the State of Israel, said that the visionary leadership of the two-term Prime Minister and President of Israel will continue to resonate in the long search for peace in the region.
The Nigerian leader also acknowledged Prese’s voice of wisdom and unparalleled experience of diplomacy in the Middle East.
Buhari said that as a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994 alongside Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat, the statesmanship and patriotism displayed by Peres in signing the Oslo Accord, the subsequent treaties for a two-state solution, was most quintessential, and should be followed through so that the younger generations will inherit peace and harmony.
The President who took a look at the towering national and global records of the late Israeli statesman, said that Peres served firmly, faithfully and dutifully in building a modern Israeli state.
“And also, he rose to the occasion when the world desperately needed a heart of love, magnanimity and understanding to heal the wounds of hostility in the region.”
Buhari therefore aligned with the global community and world leaders to mourn ex President Peres, saying: “I join the world in celebrating the warm memory of gentleness, goodness and kindness that Peres leaves behind for other leaders to emulate in serving their country and working for humanity.”
Buhari prayed to God to grant Peres eternal rest and to comfort members of his family. [myad]
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