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India has been elected as non-permanent member in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). India's Foreign Minister, S M Krishna disclosed this at a press conference in national capital New Delhi on Tuesday.He told the reporters that India got the highest number of votes 187, in the voting that concluded earlier in the day at the UN Headquarters in New York. India has taken over the seat from Japan. I am happy to have this opportunity to inform you of India's election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for a period of two years beginning January 1 of 2011, in the elections held at the United Nations headquarters in New York a short while ago, said Krishna. He also expressed his gratitude towards the overwhelming support by the international community, which in turn reflects the expectation. Krishna also pointed out India's eagerness to work with like-minded countries to ensure progressive reforms in the Security Council. Further he mentioned that India had working relentlessly to become a permanent member of the UNSC. India has endeavoured to gather international support for its stake for a permanent seat in the Security Council.
