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Women, youths to play greater roles in Tunisia new cabinet

Xinhua, August 4, 2016 Adjust font size:

Tunisia's Prime Minister designate Youssef Chahed promised on Wednesday that his new cabinet will be young and not based on quota.

Chahed was tasked by Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi to form a new national unity government, days after Habib Essid lost a parliament confidence vote.

Chahed, who worked as minister of local affairs in Essid's outgoing government, now has 30 days to come up with a ministerial team.

After being officially nominated, he told reporters that women would be better represented in his cabinet, stressing his trust in youth ability to improve the socio-economic situation in the country.

"Today, discussions are to start with all political parties, organizations, and national figures on the new government of national unity," Chahed said.

"A new step forward needs exceptional sacrifices and bold measures," he added.

He noted that fighting terror threats, combating corruption, improving economy, balancing financial needs and solving the environment problems will be priorities of his government.

Born in 1975, Chahed is one of the youngest leaders in the Arab world. Endit