Finland's foreign minister says he hopes Turkey will eventually join the European Union despite obstacles to accession.
But Alexander Stubb says Turkey's refusal to recognize EU-member Cyprus remains a key hindrance.
Cyprus was divided along ethnic lines in 1974 when Turkey invaded in response to a coup by supporters of union with Greece.
Stubb made the remarks Monday after talks with his Cypriot counterpart, Markos Kyprianou.
Finnish envoy backs Turkey's bid for EU membership
