The Union of South American Nations (Unasur), the charter of which was signed last May in Brazil, could admit as members the nations comprising the Caribbean Community (Caricom), reported on Thursday a high-ranking official.

Guyana's Minister of Foreign Affairs Carolyn Rodriguez explained that a clause of the agreement initialed by the 12 South American member nations of Unasur leaves open the possibility of access for Caricom countries, Efe reported.

Rodriguez made the remarks one day after Guyana's President Bharrat Jagdeo said that his country had insisted during the Unasur summit on the potential incorporation of remaining countries in the hemisphere.

Guyana and Suriname are the only two countries of Caricom located in South America and members of Unasur.