The President of the United States, Mr Jimmy Carter, has confirmed that the Secretary of State, Mr Cyrus Vance, plans to visit Egypt and Israel, despite difficulties in organising new direct peace talks between the two middle East countries. Israel's Prime Minister, Mr Begin, has said that Egypt can not get something for nothing, and he seeks comprise on the question of Israel-occupied territories. President Sadat has met United States Special Envoy, Mr Alfred Atherton, and afterwards, when they both met the press, President Sadat made it clear that he does not think Israel's response meets his prerequisite for more direct talks, of 'new elements' to be introduced to the peace negotiations.