Brussels wants Turkey to extend recognition to the Republic of Cyprus, but the idea has been rejected by Turkish leaders, who insist they will only recognise a new partnership state that would be established as a result of peace talks.
Bruxellesul doreşte ca Turcia să recunoască Republica Cipru, dar ideea a fost respinsă de liderii turci, care insistă că vor recunoaşte numai un nou stat bazat pe parteneriat, instituit ca urmare a tratativelor de pace.