{"id":12326,"date":"2023-12-01T01:47:37","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T01:47:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shareperformanceinsight.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/01\/henry-kissinger-world-leaders-comment-on-the-diplomatic-giants-life-legacy-and-global-impact\/"},"modified":"2023-12-01T01:47:37","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T01:47:37","slug":"henry-kissinger-world-leaders-comment-on-the-diplomatic-giants-life-legacy-and-global-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shareperformanceinsight.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/01\/henry-kissinger-world-leaders-comment-on-the-diplomatic-giants-life-legacy-and-global-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"Henry Kissinger: World leaders comment on the diplomatic giant\u2019s life, legacy and global impact"},"content":{"rendered":"

Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger died at his home in Connecticut on Wednesday. He was 100.<\/p>\n

The German-born American served as a diplomat, academic and presidential adviser, and continued to impact American politics in the private sector after leaving office. His stamp on U.S. foreign policy spanned decades and he was responsible \u2013 for better or worse \u2013 for systematically changing the standing of the U.S., China, Russia and others.<\/p>\n

After the news of his death broke, dignitaries from around the world commented on his life and legacy, including current and former secretaries of states, presidents and foreign diplomats.<\/p>\n

Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the man currently in the position that Kissinger held across two presidencies, said Kissinger \u2018set the standard\u2019 for being the senior U.S. diplomat.<\/p>\n

\u2018Secretary Kissinger really set the standard for everyone involved in this job,\u2019 Blinken said in Israel, during a meeting with Israel President Isaac Herzog. \u2018I was very privileged to get his counsel many times, including as recently as about a month ago. He was extraordinarily generous with his wisdom, with his advice. Few people were better students of history. Even fewer people did more to shape history than Henry Kissinger.\u2019<\/p>\n

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo similarly said Kissinger \u2018left an incredible mark on America\u2019s history and the world.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u2018Henry Kissinger was a model of service and a great American,\u2019 Pompeo said. \u2018From the day he came to the United States as a teenager fleeing Nazi Germany, Dr. Kissinger dedicated his life to serving this great country and keeping America safe.\u2019<\/p>\n

He added: \u2018He left an indelible mark on America\u2019s history and the world. I will always be grateful for his gracious advice and help during my own time as Secretary. Always supportive and always informed, his wisdom made me better and more prepared after every one of our conversations.\u2019<\/p>\n

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Former President George W. Bush also commented on Kissinger: \u2018America has lost one of the most dependable and distinctive voices of Henry Kissinger. He worked in the Administrations of two Presidents and counseled many more.\u2019<\/p>\n

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a statement after the death of Kissinger, who he called \u2018a great statesman, scholar, and friend.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u2018Dr. Kissinger\u2019s departure marks the end of an era, one in which his formidable intellect and diplomatic prowess shaped not only the course of American foreign policy but also had a profound impact on the global stage,\u2019 Netanyahu wrote.<\/p>\n

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The Israeli leader also described meeting with Kissinger just months ago in New York.<\/p>\n

\u2018I had the privilege of meeting Dr. Kissinger on numerous occasions, the most recent being just two months ago in New York. Each meeting with him was not just a lesson in diplomacy but also a masterclass in statesmanship,\u2019 Netanyahu said. \u2018His understanding of the complexities of international relations and his unique insights into the challenges facing our world were unparalleled.\u2019<\/p>\n

He continued: \u2018Henry Kissinger was not just a diplomat; he was a thinker who believed in the power of ideas and the importance of intellectual capital in public life. His contributions to the field of international relations and his efforts in navigating some of the most challenging diplomatic terrains are a testament to his extraordinary capabilities.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u2018His legacy will continue to inspire and guide future generations of leaders and diplomats,\u2019 Netanyahu concluded.<\/p>\n

Chinese President Xi Jinping and senior Chinese officials commented on Kissinger\u2019s death and sent messages of condolence to President Biden and others after his passing, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday, Reuters reported.<\/p>\n

Kissinger visited China more than 100 times, most recently meeting with Xi during a surprise trip to Beijing in July.<\/p>\n

\u2018During his lifetime, Dr. Kissinger attached great importance to Sino-US relations and believed that Sino-US relations were crucial to the peace and prosperity of China, the United States and the world,\u2019 said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin. \u2018China and the United States must inherit and carry forward Dr. Kissinger\u2019s strategic vision, political courage, and diplomatic wisdom, adhere to the important consensus reached by the Chinese and American presidents at their meeting in San Francisco, adhere to mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation, and promote the sound, stable and sustainable development of China-U.S. relations.\u2019<\/p>\n

During a news conference, the spokesperson said Kissinger made \u2018historic\u2019 contributions to the legacy of early China-U.S. relations. He said China would remember him for his \u2018sincere devotion and important contribution.\u2019<\/p>\n

Kissinger\u2019s impact across the globe is evident decades after he left office and his foreign policies continue to shape global relations.<\/p>\n

Hungarian President Katalin Nov\u00e1k described Kissinger, after his death, as \u2018one of those who shaped international politics and so, history, in the second half of the 20th century.\u2019<\/p>\n

She added: \u2018A great life, a great legacy. His call to end the war in Ukraine through a peace deal crafted in negotiations remains pertinent even today. Rest in peace.\u2019<\/p>\n

Reuters contributed to this report.<\/p>\n\n

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