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Xinhua) 16:10, October 18, 2013
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Comments twitter facebook Sina Microblog reddit SANTIAGO, Oct. 17 -- Chilean President Sebastian Pinera Thursday hailed Chile's electionto fill a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) seat as a non-permanent member.
"This is an act of recognition and confidence in our country that I want to sincerely thank,"Pinera said at the presidential palace of La Moneda, in the capital Santiago. "We assumethis charge with tremendous responsibility and great commitment," he said.
Chile garnered 186 votes Thursday, with none against and five abstentions, to become anon-permanent member of the UN most important decision-making body.
"The principles of non-intervention, peaceful settlement of disputes and equality of statesunder the law, will be fundamental to our country's task in this body," said Pinera.
He added that Chile calls "for the thorough reform of the United Nations Security Councilto make it more representative, permitting the participation of all parties in a moreunbiased and equitable way."
This is the third time Chile will be serving as a non-permanent member, occupying theonly seat for Latin America and the Caribbean.
（Editor：LiangJun、Yao Chun）
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