Brisel želi da Turska prizna Republiku Kipar, ali tu ideju odbacili su turski lideri, koji tvrde da će priznati samo novu, partnersku državu koja bi bila zasnovana na mirovnim pregovorima.
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.