Cyprus is strongly committed to Lebanon's freedom and borders. The country is very worried about the growing fighting in its neighbour. Cyprus's representative at the United Nations, Ambassador Maria Michael, spoke at a Security Council meeting. She said the situation in Lebanon is getting worse. This bad situation affects stability in the whole region. This also directly impacts Cyprus.
The Security Council met because Lebanon is facing serious fighting. Ambassador Michael said she liked that the Lebanese government wants to be stronger. She mentioned plans to stop military actions not controlled by the state. She also said Cyprus supports efforts to disarm Hezbollah. These steps are important for the government to have more control.
However, Cyprus also condemned attacks from Hezbollah. These attacks crossed the border. At the same time, Cyprus is worried about the people affected by Israel's military actions. This shows Cyprus has two main concerns. It sees the reasons for the attacks. But it also feels sad about suffering civilians. UN officials shared worrying numbers. Many people in Lebanon have left their homes.
Cyprus is very close to Lebanon. The fighting there is a big problem for the island. Ambassador Michael said, "Lebanon is not a distant issue." She stressed that the region is connected. Greece agreed and said protecting civilians is most important. They also asked for Hezbollah to be disarmed.
The President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, is talking with Lebanon's president. This shows diplomacy is happening. The UN Security Council meeting was a chance for the world to share concerns. Ambassador Michael said, "The protection of civilians must always be ensured." She added that international law must be respected.
Cyprus's words are more than just a statement. They show the island's support for Lebanon's independence. The meeting also made people more aware of the big problems for people in Lebanon. Everyone agreed that countries need to be careful. They must talk to each other to stop more fighting. This will help bring lasting peace to the Middle East.