According to sources, the meeting was focused on the ongoing peace talks between the ruling seven party alliance and the Maoists, latest political developments of the country and Maoist arms management.
America has been expressing sharp views regarding the Maoist arms management, stressing that the rebels should be fully disarmed before they join an interim government.
Radio reports quoted Koirala's political advisor Sushil Chalise as saying that Moriarty briefed Koirala about his consultations with Indian officials about the Nepal situation.
Talking to a select group of Indian journalists and intellectuals in New Delhi on Monday, Moriarty had said that the claim of the Maoists that they had wide public support is not a fact. "Maoists would get a very few votes if elections are held in the present context," he said.
Moriarty had held consultations with Prime Minister Koirala and other leaders of the political parties before his Delhi tour.
Series of diplomatic meetings have been taking place in recent times to discuss Nepal's ongoing peace process.
Meanwhile, the high-level mission of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) led by ICJ Secretary-General Nicholas Howen also met with Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala today.
During the meeting, the mission members urged the Prime Minister to improve rule of law in the country.
The mission also asked the Prime Minister not to politicize the National Human Rights Commission, the national rights watchdog
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