Women's groups have been critical of the President's remarks on the issue previously, in which he equated birth control with treason.
However, Mr Erdogan's latest comments make it clear his views have not softened.
(trans) I am saying clearly we will multiply our descendents. We will increase our generations. They talk about population planning..birth control. No Muslim family can have such an approach. We will folow the path and advice of God and our beloved Prophet."
Erdogan speech on birth control. And this man is demanding free movement for millions of Turks and EU seriously considering Turkey joining.
— Ruth McNeill (@InfoBears) May 30, 2016
