Russian wheat arrives in Armenia via Azerbaijan

A train carrying Russian wheat has arrived in Armenia via Azerbaijan.

The 15-wagon freight train travelled from Russia through Azerbaijani and Georgian territory before entering Armenia late on Wednesday, according Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan. 

Speaking at Ayrum railway station, Papoyan said that another shipment of wheat from Kazakhstan, also consisting of 15 wagons carrying about 1,000 tonnes, is expected to arrive in Armenia in the coming days. The train is currently transiting through Azerbaijan.