A softening is expected in sharply toned statements that are straining the relationship between Hungary and Romania, said Foreign Minister János Martonyi, who completed his official visit to Romania on 5 March 2013.

Martonyi told MTI he had agreed with his Romanian partners on avoiding sending messages via the media even if there are fundamental differences in standpoints on certain issues, such as use of the Szekely flag.

The Minister held talks with Speaker of the Romanian Lower House of the Parliament Valeriu Zgonea, Prime Minster Victor Ponta, and Chairman of the Senate Crin Antonescu.

(MTI; MFA)