Former UN secretary general Boutros Boutros Ghali praised on Thursday efforts exerted by President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to restore Egypt's position in a very short period.

During a lecture at the French military academy, Ghali stressed Egypt's keenness to stay in contact with all world countries, while making economic, social and political reforms.

He shed light on Egypt's endeavors to bring about peace in the whole world, considering this goal a 'fixed strategic line'.

Ghali called for more international cooperation in the anti-terrorism war, saying that eradication of terror could bring about economic and social development in the world.