New Delhi, Jan. 22 -- Palestine's Ambassador to India, Abdullah Abu Shawesh, on Thursday said that India could play a crucial role in advancing peace in West Asia, particularly in the implementation of the two-state solution, even as New Delhi considers an invitation to join the proposed Board of Peace.

Responding to a question on India's possible participation in the Board of Peace and his expectations from New Delhi, Abu Shawesh said the decision rests entirely with the Indian government.

"I cannot suggest, because I'm not the one who decides. But I'm pretty sure that India will go on to analyse internally, to discuss whether to become part of this Board of Peace or not. But at the end of the day, India can play a crucial role when it...