[HIGHLIGHTS] The State Department called on Mexico and Ecuador to resolve the conflict based on international norms

The State Department called on Mexico and Ecuador to resolve the conflict based on international norms. US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said this in a written statement.

He noted that Washington condemns any violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and takes very seriously the obligation of host countries under international law to respect the sanctity of diplomatic missions. Earlier it became known about Mexico's decision to sever diplomatic relations with Ecuador after the storming of the embassy in Quito. “Mexico and Ecuador are critical partners of the United States, and we highly value our relationships with both countries,” Miller said.