After the presentation of impressive image films from all four countries, showcasing breathtaking natural and rich cultural landscapes, all the ambassadors gave short speeches, emphasising their countries' good relations with Germany.

His Excellency Jorge Lemcke Arevalo, Ambassador of Guatemala, emphasised the cultural heritage of the Maya, ‘one of the most extraordinary civilisations of antiquity,’ and the Mestizo tradition, which reflects the richness of cultural fusion. He highlighted his country's economic potential, which offers a wide range of investment opportunities, particularly in the fields of renewable energy and infrastructure development.

The Ambassador of Costa Rica, H.E. Antonio José Lehmann, said in his speech that more than a dozen German multinational companies were involved in Costa Rica, creating investment, innovation and jobs. In 2024, around 70,000 German tourists travelled to Costa Rica. Ambassador Lehmann thanked German institutions such as the Chamber of Industry and Commerce, the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, the DAAD and the GIZ, among others, for their support.

H.E. Florencia Vilanova de von Oehsen, Ambassador of El Salvador, recalled the far-reaching and courageous decisions taken by her government: ‘We decided to change what was wrong. And we decided to transform violence into peace.’
President Bukele had initiated a profound change, ushering in a new era in the history of El Salvador. Security had returned to public life, along with hope for young people. In his second term, the focus is on economic growth, attracting investment and strengthening tourism.

 The Honduran Ambassador, H.E. Mauricio Arturo Bueso, reaffirmed that his government is pushing ahead with the renewal of his country and expressed confidence that free and fair elections will be held on 30 November. Honduras is an attractive location for investment in the agricultural industry and the fracking sector. Due to its exceptional biodiversity, his country has also positioned itself in ecotourism.

The closing remarks were given by Annette Walter, Head of the Latin America and Caribbean Division at the Federal Foreign Office. She congratulated the four countries on their national holiday and recalled that Germans had left many traces in the Central American states in the 19th century, including the ‘coffee baron’ Rudolf Düsseldorf, founder of the first coffee plantation and originator of the Christmas tree tradition in Guatemala. ‘With enthusiastic letters to his old homeland, he ensured that many of his compatriots followed him there.’ She praised the economic volume and trade relations with the Central American states and considers the expansion of these economic relations to be a future joint task.
The informal part of the reception began with Latin American specialities, which the guests used extensively for networking and making contacts.