Central African interim president Michel Djotodia said Saturday that the country's new government would be in place within 72 hours in order to end the months-long political unrest.

Djotodia made the remarks in Oyo, a northern city of the Republic of Congo, where he arrived on Friday and met with Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso.

Djotodia stressed the urgency of forming a new government, saying it is one of the main tasks of the interim government's Prime Minister Nicolas Tiangaye.

A garrison mechanism is already in place and it can help station troops in every province, said Djotodia, adding that efforts are underway to demilitarize Bangui, the capital city, and the process will be completed in two to three weeks.

The former rebel coalition Seleka seized power in Bangui on March 24, ousting former President Francois Bozize. Seleka leader Djotodia proclaimed himself president and was subsequently elected interim president by a transitional council that has promised to lead the nation to new elections in 18 months.