LUSAKA, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on Thursday called for a fair and inclusive global system in which all countries are treated equally.

During a ceremony in the national capital of Lusaka to receive letters of credence from newly accredited ambassadors to Zambia, Hichilema emphasized the need for a rules-based international order grounded in fairness and mutual respect.

The Zambian president said no country should consider itself above others, adding that global interdependence means every country's actions have an impact on others.

He pointed out that ongoing conflicts and instability in some parts of the world have had spillover effects, underscoring the importance of international cooperation in promoting peace.

Hichilema said supporting the development of poorer countries is in the global community's interest, as doing so would address the root causes of challenges such as illegal migration from Africa to Europe.

"The Zambian government is prioritizing trade and investment to grow the economy and create opportunities at home," he said.

Hichilema also called for peaceful resolutions to conflicts such as those in Europe and the Middle East, warning that such wars disrupt global trade links.

Reaffirming Zambia's commitment to global peace, the president said, "Instability anywhere is instability everywhere." ■