Cyprus wants Lebanon to be free. Cyprus is worried about fighting in Lebanon. Lebanon is a neighbour country.
Maria Michael is Cyprus's helper at the UN. She spoke at a big meeting. She said things are bad in Lebanon. This affects the whole area. It also affects Cyprus.
The UN meeting was about fighting in Lebanon. Maria Michael said the Lebanese government wants to be strong. She said Cyprus helps stop fighting not by the government. Cyprus also helps disarm Hezbollah. This helps the government have more power.
But Cyprus does not like attacks from Hezbollah. These attacks cross the border. Cyprus is also worried about people hurt by Israel's actions. Cyprus has two worries. It sees why attacks happen. But it is sad for hurt people. Many people left their homes.
Cyprus is close to Lebanon. The fighting is a big problem. Maria Michael said Lebanon is not far away. The area is connected. Greece agrees. Protecting people is important. They want Hezbollah to be disarmed.
The President of Cyprus is talking to Lebanon's president. This is good talking. The UN meeting helped countries share worries. Maria Michael said people must be safe. Countries must follow laws.
Cyprus is helping Lebanon. The meeting showed problems for people in Lebanon. Countries must be careful. They must talk to stop fighting. This will bring peace.