New Delhi (CNN Business) Huawei has been shut out of some major 5G markets because of security concerns. But it may still have a shot in India.

The Chinese telecommunications equipment maker said it has been invited by the Indian government to conduct 5G trials in the world's hottest smartphone market.

"We are excited to pursue this opportunity to partner with the government for a timely deployment of 5G in India," the company said in a statement late Monday.

Trials will start early next year, according to Huawei. The Indian government, which aims to roll out 5G services across the country by 2020, did not respond to multiple requests for comment.

Huawei said it had already carried out some initial 5G tests in partnership with wireless operators Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio, which is owned by India's richest man.