Correa called on the UNASUR to demand for 'unconditional' reinstatement of ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya.

On the occasion, Chilean President Michelle Bachelet lauded the achievements of UNASUR during her presidency, like the creation of the South American councils of defence, health and energy.

Colombian President Alvaro Uribe who did not attend the summit and deputed his foreign vice minister for the summit.

UNASUR, set up in 2008, includes Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Surinam, Uruguay and Venezuela. UNASUR presidency is held by a member state for a year.