On 28 June 2016, the European Council endorsed the proposal of the European Investment Bank (EIB) to contribute to the External Investment Plan through the EIB Resilience Initiative, which is designed to foster investments in the Southern Neighbourhood and Western Balkans.
An 28 Meitheamh 2016, d'fhormhuinigh an Chomhairle Eorpach an moladh ón mBanc Eorpach Infheistíochta (BEI) rannchuidiú leis an bPlean Infheistíochta Seachtraí trí Thionscnamh Athléimneachta BEI, a ceapadh chun infheistíochtaí a chothú i gComharsanacht an Deiscirt agus sna Balcáin Thiar.