Warm greetings for US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Jerusalem.<br/> <br />After meeting with Egypt's new government, Clinton's talks with Israeli officials were expected to focus on the neighbouring state's transition.<br/> <br />Some fear Egypt's new Islamist president, Mohamed Mursi, will break his pledge to honor a 1979 peace treaty with Israel.<br/> <br />Israeli President Shimon Peres affirmed his state's commitment to the accord.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) ISRAELI PRESIDENT SHIMON PERES SAYING:<br/> <br />"And I want to say clearly that like the United States, so is Israel very much interested in keeping the peace with the largest Arab country, Egypt."<br/> <br />Clinton said its a time of uncertainty but also of opportunity<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON SAYING:<br/> <br />"It is a chance to advance our shared goals of security, stability, peace and democracy along with prosperity for the millions of people in this region who have yet to see a better future."<br/> <br />The long-stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace process and Iran's controversial nuclear programme also top the allies' agendas.<br/> <br />Lindsey Parietti, Reuters
