What is IBSA? (India–Brazil–South Africa Dialogue Forum)
IBSA is a trilateral grouping of:
• India
• Brazil
• South Africa
Key Features
• Formed in 2003.
• A coalition of three large democracies, from three continents—Asia, South America, Africa.
• Focuses on South-South cooperation, democracy, development, inclusive growth, and global governance reform. Modi’s Points in the Article
• IBSA is not just a group of three countries, but a unique platform connecting three continents, three democracies, and three major economies.
• IBSA can provide a message of unity, cooperation, and humanity in a fragmented world.
• He proposed institutionalising an IBSA NSA-level meeting to strengthen security cooperation among the three nations.
