New Delhi, April 12 -- Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has said that India wants peace in West Asia and lauded the government's engagement with leaders of the region saying "we cannot afford to be disengaged".

He said India's interest lies in peaceful resolution of the conflict.

"The impact of this war has reached even the Indian kitchen. Therefore, our interest lies in a peaceful resolution... This war has impacted our factories too... So no matter who brings about the peace, that doesn't concern us," he said.

"We want peace... I am pleased that our government, the Prime Minister, the Foreign Minister, and the Petroleum Minister are in touch with the leaders in that region. We cannot afford to be disengaged... That engagement keeps us ...