一位部长以外交为借口为昂贵的旅行辩护, 要求政府旅行支出透明。 A minister defends costly trip, citing diplomacy, amid calls for transparency in government travel spending.

一位面对对旅费的批评的政府部长为最近一趟旅行的费用辩护, A government minister facing criticism over travel expenses defended the costs of a recent trip, stating he stands by the decision despite public and political backlash. 这些评论是在对政府支出和问责制进行越来越多的监督之下发表的,反对派人士呼吁提高公务旅行预算的透明度。 The remarks come amid growing scrutiny over government spending and accountability, with opposition figures calling for greater transparency in official travel budgets. 该部长认为,为了外交和政策目的,旅行是必要的。 The minister maintained the trip was necessary for diplomatic and policy-related purposes.