Investing.com -- President Donald Trump is reportedly contemplating the removal of sanctions on Turkey and the reinstatement of fighter jet sales, following a discussion with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, according to a report from Fox News. The potential move includes the sale of F-16 fighter jets, and possibly even the highly sought-after F-35 jets, subject to certain conditions.

The conditions for the sale of the F-35 jets would require an agreement rendering Turkey’s Russian S-400 system ineffective, as confirmed by two sources to Fox News Digital. This could involve partially dismantling the system or relocating it to a U.S.-controlled base in Turkey.

Congress had given the green light last year for a $23 billion sale of 40 F-16s and modernization kits for an additional 79 in Turkey’s existing fleet. However, negotiations are still ongoing between Turkey’s defense ministry and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT ), the manufacturer of the jet. The outcome of these discussions could potentially influence the decision on lifting sanctions and resuming sales.

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