Maldives' foreign minister Moosa Zameer speaks to the press in Colombo on September 13, 2024. Foreign minister Moosa Zameer said the Indian Ocean archipelago, best known for its upscale resorts and celebrity visitors, was pressing ahead with tax hikes to meet its debt servicing obligations. "We have bilateral partners who are very sensitive to our needs and our situation," Zameer told reporters in Colombo on September 13 night. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP) (Photo by ISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP via Getty Images)