Lebanon-Syria Dabousieh–Abboudieh border crossing has reopened
The Dabousieh–Abboudieh border crossing between Lebanon and Syria officially reopened on Monday morning in the presence of Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamny, Syrian International Relations and Communications Official Mazen Alloush, Homs Governor Mounif Al-Naasan, and senior Lebanese and Syrian officials.
Attendees included Lebanese Ambassador to Syria Henry Kastoun, Deputy Prime Minister’s Adviser Dr. Samer Haddara, Higher Customs Council Chairman Brigadier General Misbah Khalil, Customs Director General Gracia Kazzi, Brigadier General Hadi Abou Chacra representing General Security, and Brigadier General Michel Boutros from the Lebanese Army’s Coordination Office.
The inauguration took place on the Syrian side, where officials cut the ceremonial ribbon before touring the crossing’s administrative and operational facilities.
The delegations inspected the crossing’s advanced infrastructure, including modern scanning equipment, security systems and service facilities designed to facilitate border operations.
Rasamny emphasized the crossing’s strategic importance in strengthening economic and commercial activity and improving connectivity between Lebanon and Syria.
He stressed that transport infrastructure, including ports and airports in both countries, should operate in a complementary manner to support development and cross-border movement.
The minister also announced that René Mouawad Airport in Kleyat would open the following week, describing the reopening of Dabousieh–Abboudieh as part of a broader strategy to reactivate vital transport infrastructure.
Rasamny estimated that the crossing could accommodate between 8,000 and 10,000 incoming and outgoing passengers daily, alongside 150 to 200 trucks, helping stimulate economic activity and ease pressure on other border crossings and transport facilities.
