US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has reaffirmed the US government's commitment to the Middle East peace process.

She has also stressed that a two-state solution is the key to realizing lasting peace in the region.

The top US diplomat made the remarks on Wednesday after emerging from a meeting with visiting Egyptian Foreign Minister, Ahmed Aboul Gheit.

Hillary Rodham Clinton, US Secretary of State, said, "Each of the parties -- the Israelis and the Palestinians -- have in the past committed themselves to certain undertakings that we expect them to be responsible for honoring. And we will be working together with partners like Egypt to bring about a comprehensive approach that can lead to a two-state solution that will give the Israelis and the Palestinians the chance to have a peaceful and secure future. "

Clinton also said President Barack Obama was "very clear" with Israel that he wants to see a stop to settlements on the West Bank.

Last week, Obama met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, demanding a halt to all settlement growth. But Netanyahu has defied that demand since his return to Israel, saying his government will continue to build homes in existing settlements.

On Thursday, Obama is scheduled to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Washington.

Meanwhile, over in London, Obama's Mideast envoy, former Senator George Mitchell is meeting with senior Israeli officials.

(CCTV May 28, 2009)