{
  "id": 15778916,
  "title": "Marco Rubio Backs Free And Secure Indo-Pacific; Jaishankar Flags India-US Opportunities In Trade, Technology",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/marco-rubio-backs-free-and-secure-indo-pacific-jaishankar-flags-india",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T16:55:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/marco-rubio-backs-free-and-secure-indo-pacific-jaishankar-flags-india-us-opportunities-in-trade-technology"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the necessity of preserving a free and secure Indo-Pacific region, asserting that open sea lanes and unrestricted trade are vital for global economic advancement. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar echoed this sentiment, underscoring the potential for deepening India-US collaboration in trade, investments, technology, and energy. Both leaders spoke at a reception in Mumbai to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, emphasizing the significance of strengthening bilateral ties amidst an evolving global landscape.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stressed the importance of maintaining a free and secure Indo-Pacific, saying open maritime routes and unrestricted trade are essential to global economic progress. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, meanwhile, highlighted opportunities to expand India-US cooperation in trade, investment, technology and energy. The remarks were made at a…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "'We’re Very, Very Close': Marco Rubio Says India-US Trade Deal Nears Finalisation Ahead Of Meeting With Jaishankar | VIDEO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/were-very-very-close-marco-rubio-says-india-us-trade-deal-nears",
        "published": "2026-10-20T11:13:43.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}