1954 Geneva Conference

The 1954 Geneva Conference was a diplomatic meeting held in Switzerland to address conflicts in Indochina, particularly Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. It aimed to negotiate peace after the First Indochina War, which saw French forces fighting Vietnamese independence movements. The conference resulted in agreements that temporarily divided Vietnam at the 17th parallel, with plans for national elections to unify the country. It also addressed issues in neighboring countries to promote stability. The conference was significant because it marked a step toward ending colonial rule and set the stage for future conflicts in the region.