UN General Assembly
1971

85. We are, however, disturbed at the lack of progress being made at the Paris peace talks, and we urge all parties concerned to approach the problems involved with a fresh outlook of reasonableness and goodwill. Above all, we urge that there should take place as speedily as possible a complete exchange and repatriation of all prisoners of war captured by either side. 86. But little will be achieved that is lasting unless the settlement takes into account the political realities of the situation. It must give due consideration to the close kinship between North and South Viet-Nam, the community of language, civilization and interest that exists. Unless such a step is taken and carried out, peace in that area will be difficult to come by.