diff --git a/common/build-helper/rust.sh b/common/build-helper/rust.sh
index f13ef7aa395..460aad6a12e 100644
--- a/common/build-helper/rust.sh
+++ b/common/build-helper/rust.sh
@@ -30,6 +30,9 @@ else
 	unset CARGO_BUILD_TARGET
 fi
 
+# prevent cargo stripping debug symbols
+export CARGO_PROFILE_RELEASE_STRIP=false
+
 # For cross-compiling rust -sys crates
 export PKG_CONFIG_ALLOW_CROSS=1