Moscow, Aug 10 (Petra) -- Russia's Ministry of Agriculture announced on Monday an increase in its total grain export projection for the new agricultural season to approximately 54 million tonnes, up from a previous estimate of 45 million tonnes, driven by sustained global demand for Russian grain.

Milling wheat accounted for more than 47 million tonnes of the total projection, the ministry said in a statement.

The ministry added that it aims to expand future agricultural exports to around 60 million tonnes annually, reinforcing Russia's position in global markets and supporting supply stability for importing countries, particularly in the Middle East.

//Petra// AF