We are convinced that the Republic of Cyprus, in its capacity as a member state of the European Union, but also as an equal partner in trilateral and multilateral cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean, can become the reliable energy arm of the Union in the region, contributing substantially to joint efforts to enhance energy security, the Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry George Papanastasiou said on Thursday, during a panel discussion on energy security and diversification at the 20th Annual Cyprus Summit taking place in Nicosia.