Indian Minister for External Affairs Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday called on Prime Minister KP Oli at his official residence in Baluwatar.

During the meeting, Prime Minister Oli said that India has always stood by Nepal in its hour of grief.

"India always stands by Nepal in its hour of grief". PM Oli tells EAM @SushmaSwaraj and delegation pic.twitter.com/enaLXz0IWf

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) February 9, 2016

Minister Swaraj along with a delegation of Indian parliamentarians arrived here today to pay tribute to late NC President Sushil Koirala.

The Indian delegation is scheduled to return today itself.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Kamal Thapa was also present during the meet.

Mourning the common loss of a leader. EAM @SushmaSwaraj and delegation call on PM KP Oli pic.twitter.com/QrABQGqEUu

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) February 9, 2016