India has officially invited China to its 2026 AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, marking the first time the nation has been formally asked to participate as a partnering country. The summit aims to showcase India's foundational AI models and policy directives. This invitation follows China's attendance at a previous AI summit in France, where India was a co-chair. While India has invited numerous nations, including France, China's participation is not yet confirmed. The move occurs amid global discussions on China's growing AI capabilities.