India, May 2 -- Pluralism was suppressed by colonialism and big power dominance in the past, and it's essential to give voice to traditions, heritage and ideas amid attempts to democratise the world order, external affairs minister, S Jaishankar, said on Friday.

Speaking at the Global Media at the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Mumbai, he made a strong pitch for smoother mobility for talent to contribute to stronger creativity.

"The truth is that the world is essentially, intrinsically and essentially diverse, and that pluralism has been suppressed in the past by both colonialism and big power dominance," Jaishankar said addressing representatives from 60 countries.

"As we seek now to democratise the internation...