Reaction from around the world

“His wise leadership at the end of the Cold War helped steer the world to a peaceful transition and the spread of democracy. The people of Israel will always remember his commitment to Israel’s security, his important contribution to the liberation of Soviet Jewry, and his efforts to achieve peace in the Middle East at the Madrid Conference.”

Benjamin Netanyahu, prime minister of Israel

“President George H.W. Bush’s ethos of public service was the guiding thread of his life and an example to us all. It took him from service in World War II, to his stewardship of the CIA and his direction of the Gulf War as Commander-in-Chief. And in navigating a peaceful end to the Cold War he made the world a safer place for generations to come.”

Theresa May, prime minister of Great Britain

“President Bush was a dedicated and thoughtful leader who stuck by his convictions and values. … As president, he provided steady, principled leadership through a number of decisive international events.”

Justin Trudeau, prime minister of Canada

“President Bush dedicated himself to world peace and security by taking a leading role in ending the Cold War and reconciling the West and East, and made noble endeavors to bring peace on the Korean Peninsula and strengthen the ROK-US alliance. President George H. W. Bush will be long remembered in the hearts of the Korean people.”

Moon Jae-in, president of South Korea