Somalia's Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre named the country's new cabinet on Tuesday, some 40 days since he took office.

Barre made the announcement in a televised address, noting that the 26 names nominated were done in consultation with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.

He said the nominations were done to dovetail into President Mohamud's agenda of tackling drought, insecurity, development of the country's economy and job creation for Somali youth.

"After much deliberation with the president and the public, I have named cabinet ministers who have education and experience and they will fulfill their duties," said Barre.

The nominated ministers will still have to be approved by cabinet before they take office.

The Prime Minister urged Parliamentarians to greelight their appointments, and also asked citizens to cooperate with the new government.