Al-Quds city (JERUSALEM), March 03, SPA -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the U.S. will «vigorously» pursue the creation of aPalestinian state. Clinton is making her first visit to the region assecretary of state. She spoke Tuesday alongside IsraeliForeign Minister Tzipi Livni ahead of a meeting later inthe day with prime minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu, Associated Press reported. Speaking to reporters, Clinton said pursuit of a peaceagreement that includes a Palestinian state «seemsinescapable.» She said the U.S. «will be vigorouslyengaged in the pursuit of a two-state solution every stepof the way.»--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/640612