France has praised the role of Qatar in the release of the Djiboutian prisoners of war who were held in Eritrea.
“France takes note of Eritrea’s release of four Djiboutian prisoners of war, who were able to return home,” the French Foreign Ministry said in a statement, adding that it applauds “the role played by Qatar on this occasion, which made these releases possible.”
The statement added that France “calls on Eritrea and Djibouti to resolve their dispute through negotiations, particularly with regard to the demarcation of their common border, which will help ease the situation in the Horn of Africa – a vulnerable area that is prey to terrorism.”

Suzuki Motorcycle models recalled
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC), in collaboration with Teyseer Motors, has announced the recall of Suzuki Motorcycles GSR600, GSX1300R, GSX-R600, GSX-R750, and SFV650 models of 2008-2012.
The recall is over the regulator/ rectifier power module circuit board having possibly absorbed moisture.
The MEC said the recall campaign comes within the framework of its ongoing efforts to protect consumers and ensure that car dealers follow up on vehicles’ defects and repair them.
The MEC will co-ordinate with the dealer to follow up on the maintenance and repair works and communicate with customers to ensure that the necessary repairs are carried out.
The MEC has urged all customers to report any violations to its Consumer Protection and Anti-Commercial Fraud Department through the following channels: Hotline: 16001, e-mail: info@mec.gov.qa, Twitter: @MEC_Qatar, Instagram: MEC_Qatar, MEC mobile app for Android and IOS: MEC_Qatar

MEC holds blood donation camp
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC) yesterday organised a blood donation campaign at its headquarters at Lusail, in co-operation with Hamad Medical Corporation. Scores of MEC employees took part in the campaign.