New Delhi, Jan. 21 -- A gathering of foreign ministers of Arab League states to be hosted by India at the end of this month is being closely watched for the expected participation of Syria, marking the first contact at the ministerial level between New Delhi and the government led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. This will be only the second ministerial meeting of the Arab-India Cooperation Forum, created to boost cooperation with the 22-member Arab League. The first meeting was held in 2016 and plans for a second meeting in January 2019 fell through because of scheduling issues and lack of cohesion among the Arab states. The ministerial meeting, to be held in New Delhi during January 30-31, will be accompanied by a business forum being organised by the newly created India and Arab Countries Chamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture. About 15 foreign ministers of Arab countries are expected to attend the meeting, the people said on condition of anonymity....