Indian PM: Beijing´s Olympics efforts "inspiration" for India

Singh said the infrastructure and other work Beijing has done for the Olympics merit attention from the Indian people in preparing for big events like the Commonwealth Games.

Indian PM Manmohan Singh (C) visits the exhibition center showcasing scale models of China''s Olympic venues in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 13, 2008. Singh arrived in Beijing on Sunday morning for his 3-day trip to China.(Xinhua Photo)

After the visit, Singh wrote in the guestbook: "On behalf of the government and people of India, I extend my best wishes for the success of the Olympic Games in Beijing. I hope that the Olympic spirit and warmth of the great city of Beijing will promote friendship, peace and understanding among all participants and countries they represent."

Singh arrived in Beijing on Sunday morning for his three-day trip to China, the first since he took office in 2004.

President Hu Jintao and top legislator Wu Bangguo will meet with Singh. Premier Wen Jiabao will hold talks with Singh.