PARIS TALKS PROCEED
Comment in the House of Representatives by the
Prime Minister, Mr. John Gorton
I welcome the fact that as a result of discussions
between the United States and the Republic of Vietnam, the way
is now open for talks to proceed in Paris.
As I informed the House on 5 November, Australia
had already advised the South Vietnam Government that we felt
their interests would be best served by their representatives
attending the talks in Paris. I am therefore glad that as the outcome
of talks between the United States and the Government of the Republic
of Vietnam an understanding has been reached that clears the way
for the Government of the Republic of Vietnam to take part.
The Australian Government has always regarded it
as essential that the position of the Republic of Vietnam should be
safeguarded both in the conduct of hostilities and in any moves to
bring those hostilities to an end.
For the information of the House, I present copies of
the statements issued in Saigon and Washington a few hours ago.
CANBERRA 26 November 1968
Gorton, John
Period of Service: 10/01/1968 - 10/03/1971
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1960
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PARIS TALKS PROCEED COMMENT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BY THE PRIME MINISTER, MR. JOHN GORTON
1960