Target is Full Membership; No Cyprus Condition

Borrell said his visit strengthened his positive view about starting accession negotiations with Turkey. In regard to the December 17th summit, Borrel said: "No other alternative of any kind is mentioned for Turkey in the draft decision to be voted on by the EP. In other words, the only goal for Turkey is full membership."

Borrell also spoke decisively on the condition that Turkey recognizes the Greek Cypriot administration: "This draft resolution will never include any condition or precondition for the recognition of Cyprus."