Cyprus is now in charge of the European Union. This is a good chance for Cyprus. The country wants to look good. It also wants peace in the East Mediterranean. Cyprus asked Turkey to talk. President Nikos Christodoulides asked President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. They will meet in April. This meeting is for talking with EU countries and neighbours.
This area has problems. Cyprus works with Israel and Greece. They met in Jerusalem. Cyprus will also meet Greece and Egypt in Cairo. These groups want peace and good business. The European Union might join. This will show EU support.
Cyprus leading the EU is important. The minister said Turkey can join talks. But Turkey must choose. Cyprus wants Turkey to fix Cyprus problems. This could help Turkey join the EU.
Things are not easy. Turkey's minister sees this as a chance. But he is also sad. He says "Greek Cypriot administration" stops Turkey. He warned about bad deals. He also said the EU does not stop "Greek Cypriot administration's arrogance". This could hurt EU safety.
President Christodoulides wants to talk to President Erdogan. He wants to fix the Cyprus problem. Cyprus's deputy minister agrees. She said the EU job is a good chance. It can help the EU be strong. Cyprus will lead talks on EU money and defence. It will also help the East Mediterranean. A meeting of EU ministers will be a first test.