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Council of the European Union      27/10/2017  Contributing to global stability and peace - Council confirms deal with the EP on improvements to the EU's assistance instrument On 27 October, EU ambassadors endorsed a compromise between the Presidency and the European Parliament on improving the EU’s instrument for contributing to stability and peace (IcSP). This agreement introduces a possibility for the EU to extend its assistance by allowing for the financing of measures in support of capacity building for security and development (CBSD) of military actors in partner countries, with the objective of contributing to sustainable development and in particular the achievement of peaceful and inclusive societies. This new measure forms part of an EU-wide strategic framework to support the security sector reform.  It also aligns the objectives of the instrument with the commitments made by the EU towards the UN sustainable development goals and the recently agreed new European consensus on development. ''These improvements recognise that sustainable development depends on addressing the root causes of conflict and promoting peace and stability. From now on, we will be able to provide training, resources and equipment to partners to help them in their efforts to prevent violence and promote stable, peaceful and inclusive societies" said Kaja Tael, permanent representative of Estonia to the EU and president of the permanent representatives committee. 27/10/2017 | MEDIA ADVISORY Main topics and media events 30 October - 12 November 2017 Overview of the main subjects to be discussed at meetings of the Council of the EU over the next two weeks. Main topics for the coming fortnight Main media events of the week