Regional Relations: We understand the impact of regional stability and instability in our country.   As we have learned from our legacy of conflict, peace and reconciliation is the strength of our future.  With that, regional peace and security with neighboring countries has a critical impact on Sierra Leone's economic development growth opportunities. My government will work with our West African neighbors to encourage peace so that our nation's can grow.   We will focus on building trade and commerce with our neighbors and position Sierra Leone as a partner in regional trade.