SYND 11 12 68 NORTH VIETNAM REPRESENTATIVES HOLD A PRESS CONFERENCE IN PARIS

The transcript discusses a diplomatic meeting proposal involving four delegations, including the FNLSV and the United States. Initially, a square table arrangement was suggested, but the U.S. opposed it. To facilitate the conference aimed at resolving the Vietnam issue, an alternative seating plan was proposed, with each delegation at separate tables arranged in a diamond or circle formation.

What was the proposed seating arrangement for the four delegations during the conference?

What was the reaction of the United States to the idea of the four delegations meeting at a square table?

What alternative seating arrangement was suggested for the delegations?

What was the main goal of the conference mentioned in the text?

How were the tables suggested to be arranged according to the alternative proposal?