What was the goal of the Geneva conference after the French were defeated?

The goal of the Geneva Conference, held in 1954 following the defeat of French forces in Indochina, was to negotiate a resolution to the conflict in Vietnam and to establish a framework for peace in the region. The conference aimed to temporarily divide Vietnam at the 17th parallel, leading to the establishment of North Vietnam under communist control and South Vietnam under a non-communist government. Additionally, it sought to set the stage for future elections to unify the country. The outcomes, however, contributed to increased tensions and conflict, ultimately leading to the Vietnam War.