Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said an important opportunity was wasted at last week`s failed talks on Cyprus. and warned it was unacceptable that some energy companies were taking part in what he called irresponsible measures by Greek Cypriots.
`It is impossible to appreciate that some energy companies are acting with. and becoming part of some irresponsible measures taken by Greek Cypriots. I want to remind them that they could lose a friend like Turkey.` Erdogan told a petroleum conference in Istanbul.
Erdogan did not name the companies. Last month. Cyprus issued a maritime advisory for a natural gas drill from July to October in a step opposed by Turkey. which challenges the divided island`s jurisdiction to search for hydrocarbons.
Total TOTF.PA won an offshore exploration license from Cyprus for drilling this year.
