"EU hopes for progress in Turkey-Cyprus ties Abdullah Gul (L), Turkish Minister for Foreign Affairs - Photo Council of the European Union24/11/2004
The EU cautioned Turkey Wednesday that its refusal to recognize Cyprus may hurt its membership bid and expressed hope that ties between the two would improve before Ankara starts accession talks. In a reminder to Turkey not to dismiss Cyprus' role in EU decisions, Dutch Foreign Minister Bernard Bot said: 'Turkey will be negotiating with 25 member states.' "
More:EUbusiness - EU hopes for progress in Turkey-Cyprus ties