Kathmandu- Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Thursday ended his five-day official visit to India by describing it as a success.

Speaking to journalists in the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu, after wrapping up his trip, Dahal, who is popularly known as Prachanda, said the visit had given a new dimension to relations between the two neighbours.

"India has assured us of necessary support in the country's peaceful transition into the new era," the former Maoist guerrilla leader said.

During his visit, Prachanda secured Indian pledges for continued support for Nepal as well as help in building infrastructure.

"India's assurance to build the 200-megawatt Naumure hydroelectricity project in west Nepal indicates India always wanted to contribute to Nepal's development," Prachanda said.

He also thanked India for an emergency relief package of 320 million rupees (431,000 dollars) for victims of the Kosi River flooding, which struck both sides of the border, as well as credit to ease fuel shortages in Nepal.

Prachanda's visit to India was his first to the country since the Maoist-led government was formed in August.

Political analysts said India's support for Prachanda's administration is crucial as the country goes through a transition after ending the decadelong Maoist insurgency at the end of 2006.

Prachanda, who led the insurgency to overthrow the monarchy and establish a communist republic in Nepal, became prime minister after the Maoists emerged as the single largest party in the constituent assembly election in April.

The assembly voted to abolish the monarchy soon afterward and declared the country a republic. (dpa)