President Bidya Devi Bhandari, who is currently on a five-day state visit to India, met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj in New Delhi on Tuesday.

In the meeting, Modi and President Bhandari discussed bilateral relations and the current political situation in Nepal. 

"Strengthening an age old unique partnership," spokesperson at India's External Affairs Ministry Gopal Baglay tweeted after the meeting with Modi. 

Strengthening an age old unique partnership. PM @narendramodi meets President Bidya Devi Bhandari at @RashtrapatiBhvn pic.twitter.com/mg4r23M3Ol

— Gopal Baglay (@MEAIndia) April 18, 2017

During the meeting at Rashtrapati Bhawan, Minister Swaraj wished for early completion of bilateral development projects in Nepal.

According to Minister for Foreign Affairs Prakash Sharan Mahat, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also expressed his wishes for early completion of developments projects being constructed with assistance from India.

In response, Minister Mahat, who was also present in the meeting, said that the Nepal government has been working seriously to complete the projects pronto.

On the occasion, Minister Swaraj said that Nepal-India ties are very warm, cordial, and broad-based. The bilateral trust and goodwill would make the relations broader, she added. 

Indian Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister Swaraj also inquired about the local locals elections slated for May 14 with President Bhandari.

Minister Mahat said that the Nepal government has been trying to hold the elections by bringing all the dissenting parties on board.

President Bhandari was scheduled to meet her counterpart Pranab Mukherjee at 7 pm today.