Lebanon and Jordan are negotiating with Damascus to resolve a recent decision that prohibits non-Syrian trucks from entering Syrian markets laden with goods. This ban has resulted in a significant accumulation of trucks at the Masnaa border crossing, highlighting the critical nature of the trade relations between Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan. According to Lebanese and Jordanian transportation officials, discussions are ongoing to find a resolution, with hopes for a forthcoming meeting to address these trade issues.

Lebanon's Director General of Land and Maritime Transport, Ahmad Tamer, has emphasized that the negotiations aim to alleviate the restrictions imposed by Syria, which are affecting the flow of trade between countries. The official stated, "We expect a meeting soon, and we hope it will lead to solutions. The issue is a matter of time and is not directed against Lebanon or its relations with Syria, but rather aims to find solutions for other internal issues within Syria's borders."

The significance of these discussions lies in the fact that Syria serves as Lebanon's only overland export route to transport goods, particularly to Gulf countries. Each day, around 500 trucks cross the border from Lebanon to Syria. Any impediments to this flow have serious implications for Lebanon's supply chains and trade activities, significantly affecting the livelihoods of those involved in commercial exchanges between the two countries.