Turkish First Lady Emine Erdoğan expresses solidarity with Pakistan’s flood victims

Turkish First Lady Emine Erdoğan has shared an emotional message on social media, expressing deep sympathy for Pakistan amid its devastating flood crisis.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), she recalled her visit to Pakistan during the 2010 floods, where she witnessed firsthand the suffering and helplessness of the victims.

She noted that Turkey was among the first countries to extend assistance at that time, and reaffirmed that today, too, the hearts, prayers, and aid of the Turkish people remain with Pakistan.

Emine Erdoğan said the Turkish Red Crescent is closely monitoring the situation in affected areas and is ensuring the provision of urgent healthcare, shelter, food, and clean water.

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She also prayed for the forgiveness of those who lost their lives in the floods and for the swift recovery of the injured.

Furthermore, she urged the international community to step forward and support Pakistan in this time of crisis, emphasizing the need for compassion and solidarity to help heal the wounds of the victims.

2010 yılındaki sel felaketinde Pakistan’a gitmiş, oradaki gözyaşına ve çaresizliğe yakından şahit olmuş biri olarak, yeniden aynı acıyla sınanan kardeşlerimize geçmiş olsun dileklerimi iletiyorum.

O zaman da Türkiye, Pakistan’ın yaralarını sarmak için elini ilk uzatan… pic.twitter.com/45D7Ov9zZW

— Emine Erdoğan (@EmineErdogan) August 29, 2025