Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Saturday appointed Abdelaziz Djerrad as prime minister and asked him to form a cabinet, official media reported.

The state-run radio Channel III noted that Djerrad served as secretary general at the presidency in the era of Liamine Zeroual from 1994 to 1997, and diplomatic adviser for interim president Ali Kafi from 1992 to 1994.

Djerrad, 66, an expert in political sciences, was the director of the High Institute of Administration for five years.

Djerrad replaces current interim prime minister Sabri Boukadoum.

For now, Djerrad is tasked with the mission of forming a new cabinet ahead of tackling emerging social, economic and political issues.

Tebboune pledged that the new cabinet would include young ministers when he was sworn in as the new president.