Russia's Grain Exporters Union said in a statement after the meeting the ministry also told exporters to engage in direct deals with buyers without third parties, as well as not to provide Russian grain to foreign firms that won international tenders below the new price floor

The government rejects yet another shipment of 50,000 tonnes of wheat imported from Russia on the ground of quality issue.

Bangladesh rejects two cargoes of Russian wheat totaling 100,000 tonnes, on concerns over the quality of grains, officials and traders say.