Indian Ambassador to Nepal Ranjit Rae hosted a reception programme in honour of visiting Indian President Pranab Mukherjee, who is on a three-day state visit to Nepal, at the Indian Embassy in Lazimpat, Kathmandu on Wednesday.

After the reception at the Indian Embassy, Presiden Mukherjee will also hold separate meetings with Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Vice President Nanda Kumar Pun at Hotel Hyatt today itself.

Likewise, President Bhandari will also host a state banquet this evening in honour of Indian President Mukherjee later this evening.