APS – January 18th, 2017.

ALGIERS- President of the Republic Abdelaziz Bouteflika on Wednesday has designated Minister of Housing, Urban Planning and the City Abdelmadjid Tebboune to act as interim minister of Trade during the absence of Bakhti Belaib, who is undergoing medical treatment, said the Presidency of the Republic in a statement.

"His Excellency, President of the Republic Abdelaziz Bouteflika has designated, today, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, minister of Housing, Urban Planning and the City, to act as interim minister of Trade during the absence of Bakhti Belaib, who is undergoing medical treatment," said the statement.