New Algerian Prime Minister Noureddine Badawi said he was in the process of consulting to form a government that would consist of technocrats and competencies to cope with the current challenges, calling for patience and skepticism.

In a press conference held on Thursday - the first since he took office days ago - the Prime Minister stressed that the new government will keep pace with the challenges, noting that his country is going through a delicate situation requires cooperation and provide bridges of confidence between all.

Badawi also called for the establishment of a state of law, and hard work with all parties without exception, on the transitional period.

He stressed the need for all Algerians to put their eyes in the eyes of Algerian martyrs who sacrificed in order to restore the country's security and stability, stressing that "everyone should work with one hand to move forward to a better future to enshrine the rule of law and the new Algeria that the people aspire to."

He pointed out that the homeland is a common denominator in which all differences are resolved and all considerations are dropped. "I am sure that I will find cooperation with all sectors to achieve the aspirations of the people," he said.

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Demonstrations are rejected
The remarks came as the country witnessed demonstrations rejecting what the protesters see as a de facto extension of Bouteflika's fourth term after declaring a "way out" to delay the elections indefinitely, adding that it would constitute a "national symposium" to draft a constitution and implement reforms. After the end of its work organizing elections.

Badawi, who succeeded Ahmed Ouyahia after his resignation, pledged "to work honestly and sincerely to be at the level of Algerian aspirations and responsibility," and said the government would be open to dialogue on all issues.

"In terms of the government, we are in the process of forming and consulting with them. We honestly say that this group will represent all the energies, especially the young woman, from the daughters and sons of our homeland," he said.

He also urged the opposition to accept dialogue, considering that the postponement of the presidential elections came in response to the will of the people.

Bouteflika says not to run for president (Reuters)

The removal of the government
On Monday, Bouteflika announced the removal of the government and the withdrawal of his candidacy for a fifth term, postponing the presidential elections scheduled for April 18, and pledged to organize a dialogue conference ends with constitutional amendment and presidential elections will not run.

Yesterday, Ramtan Lamamra, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that the president did not postpone the presidential elections in order to remain in power, in a clear attempt to accommodate the movement of continuous demonstrations in the street.

Lamamra said Bouteflika did not postpone the presidential elections in order to remain in power, but because the vote had become a source of "division" among the Algerians.

Protesters demand regime change (Reuters)

Seminar and hope
In a lengthy interview with Algerian radio, he expressed the hope that the seminar would begin its work "as soon as possible" and conclude its work "at the best of times".

"It is to gather the Algerians together and enable them to move together towards a better future ... not to stay in power for a few weeks or a few more months," he said.

The former diplomat, Lakhdar Brahimi, 85, was invited to chair the national seminar after the president met him on Monday after announcing a postponement of the elections. But Brahimi said in response to a question on the subject from the national channel.

For her part, activist Jamila Bouhaird called on young people to continue their mobilization and not to allow those who described them to disguise themselves in the cloak of the revolution by stealing their victory.

"After weeks of peaceful demonstrations, the youth movement is at a crossroads," she said in a letter to the youth of the movement.

The Algerian activist stressed the need for young people to be alert and cautious so as not to sink into chaos and lost revolutions.

Bouhaird is among the few symbols of the revolution who have expressed opposition to the extension of Bouteflika's rule.