Bhubaneswar, Aug 18 (PTI) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today expressed grief over the demise of former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan.

"Saddened by the passing away of former @UN Secretary-General & Noble laureate Kofi Annan. He will be remembered for his efforts to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, role in conflict resolution across the globe and protection of human rights. RIP#KofiAnnan," Patnaik tweeted.

Kofi Annan served two terms as UN secretary General from January 1, 1997, to December 31, 2006 and died at the age of 80.

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