SYND 30-3-74 VIETNAM PEACE TALKS PRESS CONFERENCE IN PARIS

The transcript discusses the EGRP's willingness to engage in serious negotiations with the opposing side, based on proposals from March 22, 1974, to establish a ceasefire in South Vietnam and address self-determination issues. The FLN presented six new proposals, which were initially reviewed. Over a week, these proposals were examined constructively to identify potential starting points for serious negotiations.

What is the main objective of the EGRP's proposals from March 22, 1974?

• To form an alliance with the FLN

• To increase military presence in South Vietnam

• To initiate a ceasefire and address self-determination issues

• To establish a new government in South Vietnam

How did the EGRP initially respond to the FLN's six new proposals?

• They rejected them outright

• They expressed skepticism

• They provided preliminary impressions and agreed to study them

• They immediately accepted them

What approach did the EGRP take in examining the FLN's proposals?

• An indifferent approach

• A dismissive and critical approach

• A confrontational approach

• A constructive approach looking for negotiation starting points

What was the EGRP's attitude towards the FLN's proposals?

• They were eager to find faults

• They were looking for constructive elements

• They ignored the proposals

• They were hostile towards the proposals

What was the EGRP's goal in examining the FLN's proposals?

• To undermine the FLN's credibility

• To identify a launchpad for serious negotiations

• To delay the negotiation process

• To find reasons to reject them