Denmark is finishing its job leading the EU Council. Danish Minister Marie Bjerre spoke to Cyprus. She told Cyprus to think about safety and money. These are important things for the EU. The EU has many problems now. It needs to be strong and do things by itself.
Cyprus has plans for safety. They will help companies that make defence things. These companies are smart. Cyprus also wants more money for safety projects. They will learn new skills for safety.
Cyprus wants to work with NATO too. NATO is a group of countries for defence. Cyprus wants good talks with NATO. They want the EU and NATO to talk clearly. All countries must work together. This is good for everyone's safety.
Cyprus will also look at the EU's money plan. This plan is for many years. The money must help the EU's goals. It must help with new and old problems. The plan will help all people in the EU.
It will be hard to agree on the money. Countries have their own money worries. They also need to help the EU grow. Cyprus has two big tasks. They must help with defence and agree on money. The minister said safety and business are important. She hopes Cyprus will do a good job.