H.E., Mr. César Rodríguez Zavalla, Ambassador of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, H.E., Mr. José Alberto Briz Gutiérrez, Ambassador of the Republic of Guatemala and H.E., Mr. Elnio Manuel Durán, Ambassador of the Dominican Republic presented their Letters of Credence to President Higgins.
A Guard of Honour was provided at Áras an Uachtaráin by the 1 Mechanised Infantry Company, DFTC, Kildare, under the command of Lieutenant Michael Hickey.
Captain John Carpenter conducted the Band of the 2nd Brigade, Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin
Second Lieutenant Sophie Dunworth, from the 1 Mechanised Infantry Company, DFTC, Kildare, was the flag officer.