sentences:  The IBSA Dialogue forum facilitates regular consultations at senior officials level, government (summit) levels as well as amongst academics, intellectuals and other members of the civil society.By some experts, it is also seen as an endeavor to challenge the international system by Pivotal Middle Powers through peaceful convincing, instead of other means.On 6 June 2003, the Brasilia declaration was signed by the foreign ministers of India, Brazil and South Africa.