Kathmandu- Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday ended his three-day official visit with a promise of continued support for Nepal's peace process.

The visit was the first by an Indian foreign minister to Nepal since the abolition of monarchy in May this year.

While in Kathmandu, he held talks with Nepalese President Ram Baran Yadav, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Foreign Minister Upendra Yadav and other influential politicians.

Speaking to reporters before his return, Mukherjee said there was a strong desire among Nepalese politicians to strengthen relations between the two countries.

"In each of these meetings I found a strong mutual desire to carry forward the unique relationship that our two countries enjoy," Mukherjee said.

He also called for continued cooperation among Nepalese political parties for the peace process and assured Indian's continued support.

"What we can suggest is that the peace process should be implemented with the consensus of all the political parties with the objective of multi-party democracy and drafting of a new federal constitution," Mukherjee said.

"India will continue to assist Nepal in the peace process," he said.

Political analysts say India's help is crucial for the peace process as it wields considerable influence on Nepalese political parties as well as smaller armed groups operating in southern Nepal close to the Indian border.

On Tuesday, Nepalese and Indian officials agreed on a range of issues including resolving border disputes and combatting cross border crimes.

India also agreed to repair a damaged embankment on the Koshi River which resulted in massive flooding in eastern Nepal and in the Indian state of Bihar earlier this year.

The two countries also discussed an extradition treaty but no formal agreement was signed.

The treaty proposed by India allows third country nationals to be deported to India. It has however, been widely opposed in Nepal. (dpa)