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Summary PM Gilani says seat on Security Council effectively rebuts allegations of Pakistan's isolation.
Pakistan emerged triumphant on Friday from one of the most hotly contested United Nations Security Council elections in years. Morocco, Guatemala and Togo were the others to secure a seat.It demonstrated acknowledgement of Pakistans importance in the comity of nations, a triumphant Gilani said in a statement.It is a proof of Pakistans support in the comity of the nations and effectively rebuts allegations of Pakistans isolation as claimed by some circles, he said, referring to opposition criticism of his foreign policy.Pakistan took the Asia-Pacific seat, getting 129 votes, the minimum required, to 55 for its only rival Kyrgyzstan. The two-year term begins on January 1, 2012. Arch rival India will also remain on the council through 2012.Pakistan has been on the council six times, according to official media, 1952-53, 1968-69, 1976-77, 1983-84, 1993-94 and 2003-04.India and Pakistan have shared terms on the Council in 1968, 1977 and 1984.
