Karabakh is distinguished not only by its rich history, cultural heritage and picturesque nature, but also by its important water resources and hydraulic infrastructure. The Sarsang Reservoir, which occupies a special place among the region’s natural resources, is of great strategic, economic and environmental significance.

 

Built in 1976 in the Aghdara district on the Tartar River, the Sarsang Reservoir has a water capacity of approximately 560 million cubic metres. For many years, it played an important role in irrigating agricultural lands in Tartar and surrounding districts, as well as in regulating water resources. This hydraulic facility is of strategic importance for the development of the region’s agricultural potential, ensuring water supplies to cultivated areas and the overall functioning of the water management system.

However, during the period when our territories were under occupation, it was impossible to make efficient use of this vital water source for its intended purposes. On the contrary, Armenian forces controlling the Sarsang Reservoir used water resources as a means of exerting pressure on the population of the region.

The liberation of Azerbaijani territories from occupation and the restoration of Azerbaijan’s control over the Sarsang Reservoir have created new opportunities for ensuring water security in the region. The prospects for utilising the potential of this strategic facility for Karabakh’s socio-economic development, the revival of agriculture and the efficient management of water resources have now expanded.

Today, the large-scale restoration and reconstruction efforts underway in Karabakh are not limited to rebuilding settlements. Returning the region’s natural resources to economic circulation, modernising water management infrastructure, preserving ecological balance and ensuring sustainable development are also among the key priorities. The Sarsang Reservoir represents an important component of this strategy.

Once a symbol of occupation, water scarcity and environmental problems, this area now promises new development prospects in Azerbaijan’s revitalised Karabakh. Nestled among majestic mountains, the Sarsang Reservoir reflects both the grandeur of nature and the revival of our lands.