“We expect the movement to begin in about the next 48 hours,” TASS quoted him as saying.

Dujarric also promised to provide additional information as soon as the ship leaves for the African country.

Earlier it was reported that the Uralchem-Uralkali group of companies reached an agreement on the export of mineral fertilizers to Africa, which were blocked in three European countries.

Russian leader Vladimir Putin, discussing food security with CAR President Faustin Arcange Touadera, confirmed Russia's readiness to provide Africa with agricultural products and fertilizers.